US Bridges

S Halstead RD over Trib. Little Ark. River

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · W. Edge of Halstead · Structure no. 000000000400281

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Halstead RD over Trib. Little Ark. River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Halstead RD over Trib. Little Ark. River in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,050 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS Halstead RD
CrossesTrib. Little Ark. River
LocationW. Edge of Halstead
RouteCounty Highway 307
StateKansas
Coordinates37.99833, -97.51861
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2006)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2042
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 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 S Halstead RD over Trib. Little Ark. River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is S Halstead RD over Trib. Little Ark. River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S Halstead RD over Trib. Little Ark. River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is S Halstead RD over Trib. Little Ark. River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S Halstead RD over Trib. Little Ark. River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.