US Bridges

E. 30th Ave. N. over Beaver Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.9E of Wellington · Structure no. 000960817906720

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 30th Ave. N. over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E. 30th Ave. N. over Beaver Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 30th Ave. N.
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.0N 1.9E of Wellington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.30444, -97.35168
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2009)
Projected traffic34 by 2043
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 E. 30th Ave. N. over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 30th Ave. N. over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does E. 30th Ave. N. over Beaver Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E. 30th Ave. N. over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E. 30th Ave. N. over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.