US Bridges

1830 RD S.5-18.3 over Pottawatomie Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Kansas · 1.0 E of 1830-OSAGE · Structure no. 000021053105347

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1830 RD S.5-18.3 over Pottawatomie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 1830 RD S.5-18.3 over Pottawatomie Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries1830 RD S.5-18.3
CrossesPottawatomie Creek
Location1.0 E of 1830-OSAGE
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.2916, -95.17466
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2014)
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 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 1830 RD S.5-18.3 over Pottawatomie Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1830 RD S.5-18.3 over Pottawatomie 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 1830 RD S.5-18.3 over Pottawatomie Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 1830 RD S.5-18.3 over Pottawatomie Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 1830 RD S.5-18.3 over Pottawatomie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.