Ave Q over Branch of Walnut Creek
PoorRush County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.9E of Nekoma · Structure no. 000830595905120
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave Q over Branch of Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave Q over Branch of Walnut Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave Q over Branch of Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave Q over Branch of Walnut Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Ave Q over Branch of Walnut Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2008 count).
How long is Ave Q over Branch of Walnut Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Ave Q over Branch of Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.