US Bridges

30.5 Road (rs 179) over Trib. to Beaver Creek

Good

Rawlins County, Kansas · 1.7N 5.8E of Ludell · Structure no. 000000000770070

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30.5 Road (rs 179) over Trib. to Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 30.5 Road (rs 179) over Trib. to Beaver Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries30.5 Road (rs 179)
CrossesTrib. to Beaver Creek
Location1.7N 5.8E of Ludell
RouteCounty Highway 179
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.87628, -100.86553
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 30.5 Road (rs 179) over Trib. to Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30.5 Road (rs 179) over Trib. to Beaver 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 30.5 Road (rs 179) over Trib. to Beaver Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 30.5 Road (rs 179) over Trib. to Beaver Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 30.5 Road (rs 179) over Trib. to Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.