US Bridges

Rs 526 110 Ave over Trib. to Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Pawnee County, Kansas · 10.0N of Larned · Structure no. 000000000730310

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 526 110 Ave over Trib. to Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 526 110 Ave over Trib. to Walnut Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 526 110 Ave
CrossesTrib. to Walnut Creek
Location10.0N of Larned
RouteCounty Highway 526
CountyPawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.33822, -99.08767
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 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 traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic95 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 526 110 Ave over Trib. to Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 526 110 Ave over Trib. to 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 526 110 Ave over Trib. to Walnut Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 526 110 Ave over Trib. to Walnut Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 526 110 Ave over Trib. to Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.