US Bridges

Ave. E | Rs 1830 over Trib. Little Arkansas

Fair

Rice County, Kansas · 1.0W of Galt · Structure no. 000000000800620

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. E | Rs 1830 over Trib. Little Arkansas is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ave. E | Rs 1830 over Trib. Little Arkansas in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve. E | Rs 1830
CrossesTrib. Little Arkansas
Location1.0W of Galt
RouteCounty Highway 1830
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46397, -98.10775
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 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 traffic95 (2021)
Projected traffic115 by 2044
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 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 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 95 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 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.