US Bridges

RD L over N. Fork Walnut Creek

Good

Ness County, Kansas · 2.4N 6.0W of Ness City · Structure no. 000680529005086

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD L over N. Fork Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying RD L over N. Fork Walnut Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRD L
CrossesN. Fork Walnut Creek
Location2.4N 6.0W of Ness City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.48593, -100.02764
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 L over N. Fork Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD L over N. 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 L over N. Fork Walnut Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD L over N. Fork Walnut Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RD L over N. Fork Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.