US Bridges

CR 210 over Branch of Walnut Creek

Good

Rush County, Kansas · 4.8S 3.0E of Nekoma · Structure no. 000830599005203

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 210 over Branch of Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 210 over Branch of Walnut Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 210
CrossesBranch of Walnut Creek
Location4.8S 3.0E of Nekoma
RouteCounty Highway 8303
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40353, -99.38158
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2008)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 210 over Branch of Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 210 over Branch of 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 210 over Branch of Walnut Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 210 over Branch of Walnut Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 210 over Branch of Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.