A-16 251st Street over Walnut Creek
GoodPosted for loadLeavenworth County, Kansas · 1.2N 2.0W of Springdale · Structure no. 000521053003988
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
A-16 251st Street over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying A-16 251st Street over Walnut Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was A-16 251st Street over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is A-16 251st Street over 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does A-16 251st Street over Walnut Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is A-16 251st Street over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns A-16 251st Street over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.