US Bridges

RD C over N. Fork Walnut Creek

Fair

Ness County, Kansas · 5.0N of Beeler · Structure no. 000000000680030

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD C over N. Fork Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying RD C over N. Fork Walnut Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRD C
CrossesN. Fork Walnut Creek
Location5.0N of Beeler
RouteCounty Highway 279
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.51581, -100.20173
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 RD C over N. Fork Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD C over N. Fork 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RD C over N. Fork Walnut Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD C over N. Fork Walnut Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RD C over N. Fork Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.