US Bridges

NE 220 RD over Beaver Creek

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 2.7N 4.9E of Susank · Structure no. 000050673904820

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 220 RD over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 220 RD over Beaver Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 220 RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.7N 4.9E of Susank
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68151, -98.6835
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 NE 220 RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 220 RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NE 220 RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 220 RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NE 220 RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.