US Bridges

Local Rd. Q8H3 over Trib. to Walnut Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Kansas · 0.6S 5.8E of Tipton · Structure no. 000620711803923

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. Q8H3 over Trib. to Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. Q8H3 over Trib. to Walnut Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. Q8H3
CrossesTrib. to Walnut Creek
Location0.6S 5.8E of Tipton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.33207, -98.34259
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2002)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Local Rd. Q8H3 over Trib. to Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. Q8H3 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. Q8H3 over Trib. to Walnut Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Local Rd. Q8H3 over Trib. to Walnut Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. Q8H3 over Trib. to Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.