W Barton County Rd over Dry Walnut Creek
Barton County, Kansas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- W Barton County Rd over Dry Walnut Creek in Barton County, Kansas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 255 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 237 of the 449 inventoried bridges in Barton County rated fair (52.8%); 2 (0.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 75 ft |
| Location | 6.0S 1.0W of Albert |
| NBI structure number | 000000000050460 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Barton County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 56 Hwy K96 Hwy over Walnut CR. Drainage | 1985 | 7,716 | Good |
| US56 Hwy K96 Hwy over Walnut Creek | 1985 | 7,716 | Good |
| US281 Hwy over Little Walnut Creek Drg | 1920 | 6,673 | Good |
| US 281 Hwy over Arkansas River | 1977 | 6,053 | Fair |
| US281 Hwy over Cheyenne Bottoms Drg. | 2004 | 5,930 | Good |
| US281 Hwy over Blood Creek Drg | 2004 | 5,930 | Good |
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