US Bridges

30-S.5 317 over Trib. Carter Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.3W of Kimeo · Structure no. 001010853503580

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30-S.5 317 over Trib. Carter Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 30-S.5 317 over Trib. Carter Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries30-S.5 317
CrossesTrib. Carter Creek
Location1.0S 1.3W of Kimeo
RouteCounty Highway 10102
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.58103, -97.02262
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic60 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30-S.5 317 over Trib. Carter Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30-S.5 317 over Trib. Carter 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 30-S.5 317 over Trib. Carter Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 30-S.5 317 over Trib. Carter Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 30-S.5 317 over Trib. Carter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.