LN CO over South Fork Walnut Creek
FairNess County, Kansas · 1.6S K-96 on W. CO Line · Structure no. 000680505005145
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
LN CO over South Fork Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying LN CO over South Fork Walnut Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LN CO over South Fork Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is LN CO over South 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does LN CO over South Fork Walnut Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is LN CO over South Fork Walnut Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LN CO over South Fork Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.