US Bridges

Rs 1886-SE 30 ST over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah

FairPosted for load

Pratt County, Kansas · 3.0S 4.5E of Pratt · Structure no. 000000000760310

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1886-SE 30 ST over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1886-SE 30 ST over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 93 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1886-SE 30 ST
CrossesTrib. S. Fk. Ninnescah
Location3.0S 4.5E of Pratt
RouteCounty Highway 1886
CountyPratt County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60188, -98.65836
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2021)
Projected traffic140 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1886-SE 30 ST over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Rs 1886-SE 30 ST over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1886-SE 30 ST over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1886-SE 30 ST over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1886-SE 30 ST over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.