US Bridges

SE Beaumont RD over N. Branch Hickory Creek

GoodPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 0.4S of Beaumont · Structure no. 000000000081000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Beaumont RD over N. Branch Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE Beaumont RD over N. Branch Hickory Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSE Beaumont RD
CrossesN. Branch Hickory Creek
Location0.4S of Beaumont
RouteCounty Highway 1009
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64778, -96.5348
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SE Beaumont RD over N. Branch Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Beaumont RD over N. Branch Hickory 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SE Beaumont RD over N. Branch Hickory Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE Beaumont RD over N. Branch Hickory Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SE Beaumont RD over N. Branch Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.