US Bridges

RD W over Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Ness County, Kansas · 4.0E US-283 3.1S K-96 · Structure no. 000680551005201

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD W over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RD W over Walnut Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRD W
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location4.0E US-283 3.1S K-96
RouteCounty Highway 6811
CountyNess County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40516, -99.82488
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$990,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD W over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD W over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does RD W over Walnut Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD W over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RD W over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.