US Bridges

Navajo Rd. 1.1-O.0 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kansas · 7.6W 3.0S of Marysville · Structure no. 000580879103280

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Navajo Rd. 1.1-O.0 over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Navajo Rd. 1.1-O.0 over Walnut Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 115 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNavajo Rd. 1.1-O.0
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location7.6W 3.0S of Marysville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79842, -96.78819
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic10 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$310,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Navajo Rd. 1.1-O.0 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Navajo Rd. 1.1-O.0 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 Navajo Rd. 1.1-O.0 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Navajo Rd. 1.1-O.0 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Navajo Rd. 1.1-O.0 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.