US Bridges

Dodge RD (rs 250) over North Fork Walnut Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lane County, Kansas · 1.5S of Healy · Structure no. 000000000510060

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodge RD (rs 250) over North Fork Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dodge RD (rs 250) over North Fork Walnut Creek in Lane County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDodge RD (rs 250)
CrossesNorth Fork Walnut Creek
Location1.5S of Healy
RouteCounty Highway 250
CountyLane County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.58028, -100.61361
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic320 (2021)
Projected traffic360 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 North Fork Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodge RD (rs 250) over North 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 North Fork Walnut Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.