US Bridges

Grant Rd. over Walker Creek

Good

Russell County, Kansas · 3.0S 0.5E of Gorham · Structure no. 000840639804600

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant Rd. over Walker Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Grant Rd. over Walker Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGrant Rd.
CrossesWalker Creek
Location3.0S 0.5E of Gorham
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84164, -99.00831
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grant Rd. over Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant Rd. over Walker 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Grant Rd. over Walker Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Grant Rd. over Walker Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Grant Rd. over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.