US Bridges

Ave. E | Rs 1830 over Horse Creek

FairPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · 2.5E of Galt · Structure no. 000000000800640

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave. E | Rs 1830 over Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ave. E | Rs 1830 over Horse Creek in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve. E | Rs 1830
CrossesHorse Creek
Location2.5E of Galt
RouteCounty Highway 1830
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46385, -98.03901
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic90 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave. E | Rs 1830 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave. E | Rs 1830 over Horse 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ave. E | Rs 1830 over Horse Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ave. E | Rs 1830 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ave. E | Rs 1830 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.