US Bridges

Rd. D over Walnut Creek

Poor

Norton County, Kansas · 7.2W 8.0N of Norton · Structure no. 000690533603060

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rd. D over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. D over Walnut Creek in Norton County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesRd. D
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location7.2W 8.0N of Norton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNorton County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.95807, -100.02648
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2020)
Projected traffic5 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. D over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. D over Walnut Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rd. D over Walnut Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rd. D over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. D over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.