US Bridges

Local 30-3-2 over Argonia Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.8W of Argonia · Structure no. 000960771206780

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 30-3-2 over Argonia Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 30-3-2 over Argonia Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocal 30-3-2
CrossesArgonia Creek
Location1.0S 0.8W of Argonia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25625, -97.77965
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Local 30-3-2 over Argonia Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 30-3-2 over Argonia 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Local 30-3-2 over Argonia Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local 30-3-2 over Argonia Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local 30-3-2 over Argonia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.