US Bridges

A-11 Limit Road over Walnut Creek

GoodPosted for load

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 2.3N 0.8W of Springdale · Structure no. 000521055203967

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A-11 Limit Road over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A-11 Limit Road over Walnut Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesA-11 Limit Road
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location2.3N 0.8W of Springdale
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.29264, -95.13952
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic77 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$525,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A-11 Limit Road over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is A-11 Limit Road 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-11 Limit Road over Walnut Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is A-11 Limit Road over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns A-11 Limit Road over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.