US Bridges

30 Road (rs 273) over Big Creek

Good

Gove County, Kansas · 3.0S of Grinnell · Structure no. 000000000320440

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30 Road (rs 273) over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 30 Road (rs 273) over Big Creek in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries30 Road (rs 273)
CrossesBig Creek
Location3.0S of Grinnell
RouteCounty Highway 273
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08293, -100.62825
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 30 Road (rs 273) over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30 Road (rs 273) over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does 30 Road (rs 273) over Big Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 30 Road (rs 273) over Big Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns 30 Road (rs 273) over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.