US Bridges

Ave Pp/Cr 125 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Rush County, Kansas · 0.5E of Alexander · Structure no. 000830581505101

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave Pp/Cr 125 over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave Pp/Cr 125 over Walnut Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAve Pp/Cr 125
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.5E of Alexander
RouteCounty Highway 8304
CountyRush County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47908, -99.53939
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 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 traffic30 (2008)
Projected traffic40 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 Ave Pp/Cr 125 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave Pp/Cr 125 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ave Pp/Cr 125 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave Pp/Cr 125 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ave Pp/Cr 125 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.