US Bridges

30 Rd. over White Water River

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 3.0S 1.4E of Peabody · Structure no. 000000000570710

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30 Rd. over White Water River is a concrete culvert carrying 30 Rd. over White Water River in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries30 Rd.
CrossesWhite Water River
Location3.0S 1.4E of Peabody
RouteCounty Highway 875
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11628, -97.07164
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2019)
Projected traffic107 by 2045
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 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 30 Rd. over White Water River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30 Rd. over White Water River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 30 Rd. over White Water River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 30 Rd. over White Water River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 30 Rd. over White Water River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.