US Bridges

East RD (E30) over Browns Creek

FairPosted for load

Mitchell County, Kansas · 1.0N 4.3E of Glen Elder · Structure no. 000620725303680

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East RD (E30) over Browns Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying East RD (E30) over Browns Creek in Mitchell County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 60 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEast RD (E30)
CrossesBrowns Creek
Location1.0N 4.3E of Glen Elder
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMitchell County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50994, -98.22275
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2002)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East RD (E30) over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is East RD (E30) over Browns Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does East RD (E30) over Browns Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is East RD (E30) over Browns Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns East RD (E30) over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.