US Bridges

E-30.6 Local over East Whitewater Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 2.5E of Annelly · Structure no. 000400839505800

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E-30.6 Local over East Whitewater Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E-30.6 Local over East Whitewater Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE-30.6 Local
CrossesEast Whitewater Creek
Location2.5E of Annelly
RouteCounty Highway 541
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.97083, -97.15917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E-30.6 Local over East Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is E-30.6 Local over East Whitewater 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E-30.6 Local over East Whitewater Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E-30.6 Local over East Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E-30.6 Local over East Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.