US Bridges

30-I.2 Local over East Whitewater Creek

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 1.0W 5.2N of Whitewater · Structure no. 000400839005708

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30-I.2 Local over East Whitewater Creek is a concrete slab carrying 30-I.2 Local over East Whitewater Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries30-I.2 Local
CrossesEast Whitewater Creek
Location1.0W 5.2N of Whitewater
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.03222, -97.17194
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2006)
Projected traffic17 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$76,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30-I.2 Local over East Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30-I.2 Local over East Whitewater 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 30-I.2 Local over East Whitewater Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 30-I.2 Local over East Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 30-I.2 Local over East Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.