US Bridges

Pawnee Rd(rs 1683) over Middle Fork Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Kansas · 3.5N 5.0E of Dighton · Structure no. 000000000510190

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pawnee Rd(rs 1683) over Middle Fork Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pawnee Rd(rs 1683) over Middle Fork Walnut Creek in Lane County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesPawnee Rd(rs 1683)
CrossesMiddle Fork Walnut Creek
Location3.5N 5.0E of Dighton
RouteCounty Highway 1683
CountyLane County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.5293, -100.37611
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Pawnee Rd(rs 1683) over Middle Fork Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pawnee Rd(rs 1683) over Middle Fork Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Pawnee Rd(rs 1683) over Middle Fork Walnut Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pawnee Rd(rs 1683) over Middle Fork Walnut Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pawnee Rd(rs 1683) over Middle Fork Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.