US Bridges

Ks Sl over Walnut Creek

Good

Richardson County, Nebraska · 1.5N 0.2W of Reserve Ks · Structure no. C007413855

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ks Sl over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ks Sl over Walnut Creek in Richardson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2031. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesKs Sl
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.5N 0.2W of Reserve Ks
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.0003, -95.5655
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length147 ft (44.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2014)
Projected traffic50 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 Ks Sl over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ks Sl over Walnut 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ks Sl over Walnut Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Ks Sl over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ks Sl over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.