US Bridges

30th Road over Trib. to Mulberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Ellsworth County, Kansas · 4.5E 8.8N of Carneiro · Structure no. 000270755004582

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th Road over Trib. to Mulberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 30th Road over Trib. to Mulberry Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries30th Road
CrossesTrib. to Mulberry Creek
Location4.5E 8.8N of Carneiro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllsworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85516, -97.94711
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30th Road over Trib. to Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30th Road over Trib. to Mulberry 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 2024.

How much traffic does 30th Road over Trib. to Mulberry Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 30th Road over Trib. to Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 30th Road over Trib. to Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.