US Bridges

3rd Rd. Rs 1108 over Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.0W of Waterville · Structure no. 000000000580450

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
128
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Rd. Rs 1108 over Walnut Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 3rd Rd. Rs 1108 over Walnut Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries3rd Rd. Rs 1108
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location2.0N 1.0W of Waterville
RouteCounty Highway 1108
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.72022, -96.76858
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2007)
Projected traffic128 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Rd. Rs 1108 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Rd. Rs 1108 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 3rd Rd. Rs 1108 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Rd. Rs 1108 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Rd. Rs 1108 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.