US Bridges

30th Rd. over Little Arkansas River

FairPosted for load

Rice County, Kansas · 3.7E 6.0S of Little River · Structure no. 000800755005324

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th Rd. over Little Arkansas River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 30th Rd. over Little Arkansas River in Rice County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries30th Rd.
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location3.7E 6.0S of Little River
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRice County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.31231, -97.94317
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating19.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
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 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 30th Rd. over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30th Rd. over Little Arkansas River 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 30th Rd. over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 30th Rd. over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 30th Rd. over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.