US Bridges

700 Ave (H31) over W. Holland Creek

Fair

Dickinson County, Kansas · 800 700 Ave · Structure no. 000210831004800

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

700 Ave (H31) over W. Holland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 700 Ave (H31) over W. Holland Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries700 Ave (H31)
CrossesW. Holland Creek
Location800 700 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDickinson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69639, -97.24361
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2011)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 700 Ave (H31) over W. Holland Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 700 Ave (H31) over W. Holland 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 700 Ave (H31) over W. Holland Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 700 Ave (H31) over W. Holland Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 700 Ave (H31) over W. Holland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.