US Bridges

L-30.1 Local over Trib. E. Whitewater Ck.

FairPosted for load

Harvey County, Kansas · 1.5N 9.6E of Newton · Structure no. 000400839105660

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-30.1 Local over Trib. E. Whitewater Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying L-30.1 Local over Trib. E. Whitewater Ck. in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesL-30.1 Local
CrossesTrib. E. Whitewater Ck.
Location1.5N 9.6E of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.0725, -97.17
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L-30.1 Local over Trib. E. Whitewater Ck. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-30.1 Local over Trib. E. Whitewater Ck. 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 L-30.1 Local over Trib. E. Whitewater Ck. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is L-30.1 Local over Trib. E. Whitewater Ck.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns L-30.1 Local over Trib. E. Whitewater Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.