US Bridges

Rs 464 over Trib to Walnut Creek

PoorPosted for load

Mitchell County, Kansas · 1.0N 7.1E of Tipton · Structure no. 000000000620300

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 464 over Trib to Walnut Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Rs 464 over Trib to Walnut Creek in Mitchell 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 464
CrossesTrib to Walnut Creek
Location1.0N 7.1E of Tipton
RouteCounty Highway 464
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.35028, -98.33806
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2002)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Rs 464 over Trib to Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is Rs 464 over Trib to Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 464 over Trib to Walnut Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 464 over Trib to Walnut Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 464 over Trib to Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.