US Bridges

RD G over Trib. S. Fk. Walnut Ck.

PoorPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 2.0N 4.0E of Beeler · Structure no. 000680519005105

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD G over Trib. S. Fk. Walnut Ck. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RD G over Trib. S. Fk. Walnut Ck. in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRD G
CrossesTrib. S. Fk. Walnut Ck.
Location2.0N 4.0E of Beeler
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47289, -100.11928
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$430,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD G over Trib. S. Fk. Walnut Ck. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD G over Trib. S. Fk. Walnut Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does RD G over Trib. S. Fk. Walnut Ck. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD G over Trib. S. Fk. Walnut Ck.?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns RD G over Trib. S. Fk. Walnut Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.