US Bridges

Sunflower 2.1-T.0 over Walnut Creek

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Marshall County, Kansas · 2.5N 0.9W of Waterville · Structure no. 000580881103380

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunflower 2.1-T.0 over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sunflower 2.1-T.0 over Walnut Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSunflower 2.1-T.0
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location2.5N 0.9W of Waterville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.72628, -96.76682
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2007)
Projected traffic25 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunflower 2.1-T.0 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunflower 2.1-T.0 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sunflower 2.1-T.0 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Sunflower 2.1-T.0 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sunflower 2.1-T.0 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.