RD Aa over Walnut Creek
GoodNess County, Kansas · 2.9W 1.9S of Bazine · Structure no. 000680559005169
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD Aa over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying RD Aa over Walnut Creek in Ness County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD Aa over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD Aa over 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 Aa over Walnut Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RD Aa over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns RD Aa over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.