US Bridges

Rs 1230 E-19 over Bronaugh Creek

FairPosted for load

Nemaha County, Kansas · 4.0N.W. of Baileyville · Structure no. 000000000660370

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1230 E-19 over Bronaugh Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 1230 E-19 over Bronaugh Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1230 E-19
CrossesBronaugh Creek
Location4.0N.W. of Baileyville
RouteCounty Highway 1230
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.87072, -96.22133
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2008)
Projected traffic105 by 2044
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1230 E-19 over Bronaugh Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1230 E-19 over Bronaugh 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1230 E-19 over Bronaugh Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Rs 1230 E-19 over Bronaugh Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1230 E-19 over Bronaugh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.