US Bridges

230 Ave (south) over Happy Creek

Fair

Graham County, Kansas · 8.8E 0.3N of St. Peter · Structure no. 000330543004107

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

230 Ave (south) over Happy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 230 Ave (south) over Happy Creek in Graham County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries230 Ave (south)
CrossesHappy Creek
Location8.8E 0.3N of St. Peter
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGraham County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.19376, -99.92206
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic35 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 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 230 Ave (south) over Happy Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 230 Ave (south) over Happy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 230 Ave (south) over Happy Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 230 Ave (south) over Happy Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 230 Ave (south) over Happy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.