RD N over South Fork Walnut Creek
GoodPosted for loadNess County, Kansas · 5.0W 5.5S of Ness City · Structure no. 000000000680490
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD N over South Fork Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying RD N over South Fork Walnut Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD N over South Fork Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD N over South Fork 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does RD N over South Fork Walnut Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RD N over South Fork Walnut Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns RD N over South Fork Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.