US Bridges

Local Rd. U-30 over Spring Creek

Good

Nemaha County, Kansas · 2.4W of Wetmore · Structure no. 000660977603501

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. U-30 over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. U-30 over Spring Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesLocal Rd. U-30
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.4W of Wetmore
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63866, -95.855
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2008)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Local Rd. U-30 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. U-30 over Spring 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. U-30 over Spring Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Local Rd. U-30 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. U-30 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.