US Bridges

RD 95 over S. Fork Walnut Creek

Good

Ness County, Kansas · 3.5S 2.0E of Laird · Structure no. 000680527905205

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 95 over S. Fork Walnut Creek is a concrete slab carrying RD 95 over S. Fork Walnut Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRD 95
CrossesS. Fork Walnut Creek
Location3.5S 2.0E of Laird
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39908, -100.02794
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 95 over S. Fork Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 95 over S. 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 95 over S. Fork Walnut Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD 95 over S. Fork Walnut Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RD 95 over S. Fork Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.