US Bridges

Local Rd. J1K over Little Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Mitchell County, Kansas · 4.0S 0.5E of Glen Elder · Structure no. 000620717103780

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. J1K over Little Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. J1K over Little Walnut Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. J1K
CrossesLittle Walnut Creek
Location4.0S 0.5E of Glen Elder
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.43717, -98.30167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.4 US tons
Inventory rating9.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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. J1K over Little Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. J1K over Little Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. J1K over Little Walnut Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Local Rd. J1K over Little Walnut Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. J1K over Little Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.