US Bridges

CR 340 over Trib. to Dry Walnut Ck.

Good

Rush County, Kansas · 8.0S 2.0E of Timken · Structure no. 000830625005267

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 340 over Trib. to Dry Walnut Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying CR 340 over Trib. to Dry Walnut Ck. in Rush County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 50 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 340
CrossesTrib. to Dry Walnut Ck.
Location8.0S 2.0E of Timken
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.35281, -99.14244
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2008)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 340 over Trib. to Dry Walnut Ck. built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 340 over Trib. to Dry Walnut Ck. 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 340 over Trib. to Dry Walnut Ck. carry?

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

How long is CR 340 over Trib. to Dry Walnut Ck.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 340 over Trib. to Dry Walnut Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.