US Bridges

Rs 1457 176th Rd. over Walker Creek

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 2.1S of Gorham · Structure no. 000000000840550

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1457 176th Rd. over Walker Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1457 176th Rd. over Walker Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1457 176th Rd.
CrossesWalker Creek
Location2.1S of Gorham
RouteCounty Highway 1457
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84734, -99.02145
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1457 176th Rd. over Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1457 176th Rd. over Walker 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1457 176th Rd. over Walker Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1457 176th Rd. over Walker Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1457 176th Rd. over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.