US Bridges

Ave. E | Rs 1830 over Trib. Little Arkansas

Good

Rice County, Kansas · 3.5S .6E of Geneseo · Structure no. 000000000800590

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. E | Rs 1830 over Trib. Little Arkansas is a concrete culvert carrying Ave. E | Rs 1830 over Trib. Little Arkansas in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAve. E | Rs 1830
CrossesTrib. Little Arkansas
Location3.5S .6E of Geneseo
RouteCounty Highway 1830
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46396, -98.14429
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2021)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave. E | Rs 1830 over Trib. Little Arkansas built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. E | Rs 1830 over Trib. Little Arkansas 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ave. E | Rs 1830 over Trib. Little Arkansas carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave. E | Rs 1830 over Trib. Little Arkansas?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Ave. E | Rs 1830 over Trib. Little Arkansas?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.