US Bridges

Osawatomie RD over Walnut Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 3.2W 1.3N of Paola · Structure no. 000000000610150

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osawatomie RD over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Osawatomie RD over Walnut Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.

It carries about 168 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOsawatomie RD
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location3.2W 1.3N of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 346
StateKansas
Coordinates38.58903, -94.9368
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2011)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Osawatomie RD over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osawatomie RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Osawatomie RD over Walnut Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Osawatomie RD over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Osawatomie RD over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.