G-30.8 Minor over East Whitewater Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarvey County, Kansas · 3.0N 0.2W of Whitewater · Structure no. 000400839805760
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
G-30.8 Minor over East Whitewater Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying G-30.8 Minor over East Whitewater Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was G-30.8 Minor over East Whitewater Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is G-30.8 Minor over East Whitewater Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does G-30.8 Minor over East Whitewater Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is G-30.8 Minor over East Whitewater Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns G-30.8 Minor over East Whitewater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.