SW 30th over Fly Creek
PoorPosted for loadCherokee County, Kansas · 5.0W 0.7S of Neutral · Structure no. 000111087007002
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 30th over Fly Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 30th over Fly Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 30th over Fly Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 30th over Fly Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SW 30th over Fly Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SW 30th over Fly Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns SW 30th over Fly Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.