US Bridges

W. 30th ST S. over Prairie Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.9E of Mayfield · Structure no. 000960799906800

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 30th ST S. over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W. 30th ST S. over Prairie Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 30th ST S.
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1.0S 1.9E of Mayfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.24359, -97.51525
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 W. 30th ST S. over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 30th ST S. over Prairie 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 2024.

How much traffic does W. 30th ST S. over Prairie Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. 30th ST S. over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W. 30th ST S. over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.