US Bridges

CR 320 over Dry Walnut Creek

Good

Rush County, Kansas · 7.2S of Timken · Structure no. 000000000830280

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 320 over Dry Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 320 over Dry Walnut Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 320
CrossesDry Walnut Creek
Location7.2S of Timken
RouteCounty Highway 584
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36889, -99.17917
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2008)
Projected traffic135 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 320 over Dry Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 320 over Dry 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 320 over Dry Walnut Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 320 over Dry Walnut Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CR 320 over Dry Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.