US Bridges

Dodge RD (rs 250) over South Fork Walnut Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lane County, Kansas · 6.0S of Amy · Structure no. 000000000510020

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodge RD (rs 250) over South Fork Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dodge RD (rs 250) over South Fork Walnut Creek in Lane County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesDodge RD (rs 250)
CrossesSouth Fork Walnut Creek
Location6.0S of Amy
RouteCounty Highway 250
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39417, -100.61222
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dodge RD (rs 250) over South Fork Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodge RD (rs 250) over South Fork Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Dodge RD (rs 250) over South Fork Walnut Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Dodge RD (rs 250) over South Fork Walnut Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dodge RD (rs 250) over South Fork Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.