US Bridges

Local J.0-9.6T over Walnut Creek

Fair

Riley County, Kansas · 1.5W of Randolph · Structure no. 000810879003786

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local J.0-9.6T over Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local J.0-9.6T over Walnut Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesLocal J.0-9.6T
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.5W of Randolph
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.42931, -96.7925
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2004)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local J.0-9.6T over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local J.0-9.6T 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Local J.0-9.6T over Walnut Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Local J.0-9.6T over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local J.0-9.6T over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.