US Bridges

Rs 1685 over Trib to Walnut Creek

GoodPosted for load

Mitchell County, Kansas · 1.4N 7.0E of Tipton · Structure no. 000000000620550

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1685 over Trib to Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1685 over Trib to Walnut Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRs 1685
CrossesTrib to Walnut Creek
Location1.4N 7.0E of Tipton
RouteCounty Highway 1685
StateKansas
Coordinates39.3558, -98.34021
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2002)
Projected traffic95 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 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 Rs 1685 over Trib to Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1685 over Trib to 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1685 over Trib to Walnut Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1685 over Trib to Walnut Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1685 over Trib to Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.