US Bridges

RD C over N. Fork Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 7.25N of Beeler · Structure no. 000000000680050

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 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 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 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRD C
CrossesN. Fork Walnut Creek
Location7.25N of Beeler
RouteCounty Highway 279
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.54138, -100.19255
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating10.4 US tons
Inventory rating6.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic54 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1958, making it 67 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 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RD C over N. Fork Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.