US Bridges

Ave X over Trib. to Dry Walnut Ck.

FairPosted for load

Rush County, Kansas · 7.5S 1.2E of Timken · Structure no. 000000000830180

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave X over Trib. to Dry Walnut Ck. is a masonry culvert carrying Ave X over Trib. to Dry Walnut Ck. in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAve X
CrossesTrib. to Dry Walnut Ck.
Location7.5S 1.2E of Timken
RouteCounty Highway 462
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36333, -99.15861
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2008)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ave X over Trib. to Dry Walnut Ck. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave X over Trib. to Dry Walnut Ck. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ave X over Trib. to Dry Walnut Ck. carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Ave X over Trib. to Dry Walnut Ck.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ave X over Trib. to Dry Walnut Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.