US Bridges

30 Rd. over Whitewater River

GoodPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 3.0S 4.2E of Peabody · Structure no. 000000000570720

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30 Rd. over Whitewater River is a concrete culvert carrying 30 Rd. over Whitewater River in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries30 Rd.
CrossesWhitewater River
Location3.0S 4.2E of Peabody
RouteCounty Highway 875
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11542, -97.02092
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2011)
Projected traffic107 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 30 Rd. over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30 Rd. over Whitewater River 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 30 Rd. over Whitewater River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 30 Rd. over Whitewater River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 30 Rd. over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.