US Bridges

Lookout Road over Walnut Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 2.0W 1.1N of Paola · Structure no. 000611081004929

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lookout Road over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lookout Road over Walnut Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 172 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLookout Road
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location2.0W 1.1N of Paola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59479, -94.91848
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2011)
Projected traffic172 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lookout Road over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lookout Road 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 Lookout Road over Walnut Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Lookout Road over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Lookout Road over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.