US Bridges

Walters Rd. over Landon Creek

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 8.0S of Russell · Structure no. 000840655804700

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walters Rd. over Landon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walters Rd. over Landon Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 73 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWalters Rd.
CrossesLandon Creek
Location8.0S of Russell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.76924, -98.85951
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walters Rd. over Landon Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Walters Rd. over Landon 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 Walters Rd. over Landon Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Walters Rd. over Landon Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Walters Rd. over Landon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.