US Bridges

Whiteside RD.12.30 over Red Rock Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 8.3N of Pretty Prairie · Structure no. 000000000780730

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiteside RD.12.30 over Red Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Whiteside RD.12.30 over Red Rock Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2046. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWhiteside RD.12.30
CrossesRed Rock Creek
Location8.3N of Pretty Prairie
RouteCounty Highway 561
StateKansas
Coordinates37.90171, -98.01375
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2021)
Projected traffic330 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 Whiteside RD.12.30 over Red Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whiteside RD.12.30 over Red Rock 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Whiteside RD.12.30 over Red Rock Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Whiteside RD.12.30 over Red Rock Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Whiteside RD.12.30 over Red Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.