US Bridges

NE 30 RD over Silver Creek

GoodPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 4.6E 3.0N of Anthony · Structure no. 000390753106860

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 30 RD over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 30 RD over Silver Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 30 RD
CrossesSilver Creek
Location4.6E 3.0N of Anthony
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.19636, -97.94792
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 NE 30 RD over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 30 RD over Silver 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NE 30 RD over Silver Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NE 30 RD over Silver Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NE 30 RD over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.