US Bridges

King St. over Walnut Creek

Good

Rush County, Kansas · N.W.Corner of Alexander · Structure no. 000830579605104

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King St. over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying King St. over Walnut Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKing St.
CrossesWalnut Creek
LocationN.W.Corner of Alexander
RouteCounty Highway 615
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47114, -99.55478
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2008)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was King St. over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is King St. over 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 King St. over Walnut Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is King St. over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns King St. over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.