Rs 1685 over Walnut Creek
GoodPosted for loadMitchell County, Kansas · 1.7N 7.0E of Tipton · Structure no. 000000000620552
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 1685 over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1685 over Walnut Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 1685 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 1685 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Rs 1685 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rs 1685 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 1685 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.