US Bridges

Pleasant Val 30.80 over Crow Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 3.0S 8.0W of Haven · Structure no. 000780755805960

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Val 30.80 over Crow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Val 30.80 over Crow Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 3 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Val 30.80
CrossesCrow Creek
Location3.0S 8.0W of Haven
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.85401, -97.92522
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (2021)
Projected traffic5 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Pleasant Val 30.80 over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Val 30.80 over Crow Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Val 30.80 over Crow Creek carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Val 30.80 over Crow Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Val 30.80 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.