US Bridges

NW 66th Osn 082 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.1E of Grove · Structure no. 000890977704145

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 66th Osn 082 over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NW 66th Osn 082 over Walnut Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1952, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 66th Osn 082
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.1E of Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.16629, -95.85431
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2024)
Projected traffic115 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 66th Osn 082 over Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is NW 66th Osn 082 over Walnut 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NW 66th Osn 082 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NW 66th Osn 082 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns NW 66th Osn 082 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.