US Bridges

Local Rd. 30 over Trib W Branch Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 3.5N 1.7E of Alta Vista · Structure no. 000990913204486

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 30 over Trib W Branch Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 30 over Trib W Branch Mill Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 30
CrossesTrib W Branch Mill Creek
Location3.5N 1.7E of Alta Vista
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91899, -96.46011
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Local Rd. 30 over Trib W Branch Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 30 over Trib W Branch Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 30 over Trib W Branch Mill Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 30 over Trib W Branch Mill Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 30 over Trib W Branch Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.