K23 HWY over South Fork Walnut Creek
PoorPosted for loadLane County, Kansas · 0.57 Mi. South of K-96 · Structure no. 999902300510011
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 162 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,529
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K23 HWY over South Fork Walnut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying K23 HWY over South Fork Walnut Creek in Lane County, Kansas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 89 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,529 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,723 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K23 HWY over South Fork Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is K23 HWY over South Fork Walnut Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does K23 HWY over South Fork Walnut Creek carry?
About 1,529 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is K23 HWY over South Fork Walnut Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns K23 HWY over South Fork Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.