Ave R over Branch of Walnut Creek
GoodRush County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.9E of Rush Center · Structure no. 000830607905140
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave R over Branch of Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave R over Branch of Walnut Creek in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave R over Branch of Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave R 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 Ave R over Branch of Walnut Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ave R over Branch of Walnut Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ave R over Branch of Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.