US Bridges

SE 30 S. JJ.2-10.0 over Nester Creek

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 6.0E 0.5S of Murdock · Structure no. 000480767206300

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 30 S. JJ.2-10.0 over Nester Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE 30 S. JJ.2-10.0 over Nester Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 30 S. JJ.2-10.0
CrossesNester Creek
Location6.0E 0.5S of Murdock
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60433, -97.82338
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SE 30 S. JJ.2-10.0 over Nester Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 30 S. JJ.2-10.0 over Nester 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SE 30 S. JJ.2-10.0 over Nester Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE 30 S. JJ.2-10.0 over Nester Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SE 30 S. JJ.2-10.0 over Nester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.