US Bridges

RD C over Trib. N. Fork Walnut Ck.

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Ness County, Kansas · 7.75N of Beeler · Structure no. 000000000680060

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD C over Trib. N. Fork Walnut Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying RD C over Trib. N. Fork Walnut Ck. in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRD C
CrossesTrib. N. Fork Walnut Ck.
Location7.75N of Beeler
RouteCounty Highway 279
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.55055, -100.19286
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 RD C over Trib. N. Fork Walnut Ck. built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD C over Trib. N. Fork Walnut Ck. 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 November 2023.

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

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RD C over Trib. N. Fork Walnut Ck.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RD C over Trib. N. Fork Walnut Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.