US Bridges

D-30.9 269 over Scribner Creek

Good

Washington County, Kansas · 1.0W 0.1N of Vining · Structure no. 001010823003589

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D-30.9 269 over Scribner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying D-30.9 269 over Scribner Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesD-30.9 269
CrossesScribner Creek
Location1.0W 0.1N of Vining
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.56887, -97.31239
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2014)
Projected traffic54 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 D-30.9 269 over Scribner Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is D-30.9 269 over Scribner 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 D-30.9 269 over Scribner Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is D-30.9 269 over Scribner Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns D-30.9 269 over Scribner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.