US Bridges

W. 30th Dr. over Twelve Mile Creek

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 1.0N 3.1W of Downs · Structure no. 000710683903660

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 30th Dr. over Twelve Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W. 30th Dr. over Twelve Mile Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW. 30th Dr.
CrossesTwelve Mile Creek
Location1.0N 3.1W of Downs
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.52402, -98.60028
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating101 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic40 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 30th Dr. over Twelve Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 30th Dr. over Twelve Mile 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W. 30th Dr. over Twelve Mile Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. 30th Dr. over Twelve Mile Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns W. 30th Dr. over Twelve Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.