US Bridges

2nd Rd. Rs 430 over Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 5.7S of Bremen · Structure no. 000000000580030

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Rd. Rs 430 over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 2nd Rd. Rs 430 over Walnut Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries2nd Rd. Rs 430
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location5.7S of Bremen
RouteCounty Highway 430
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81708, -96.7881
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2007)
Projected traffic95 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Rd. Rs 430 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Rd. Rs 430 over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd Rd. Rs 430 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 2nd Rd. Rs 430 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Rd. Rs 430 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.