US Bridges

28 Road (rs 116) over Little Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 9.7S Bird City · Structure no. 000000000120140

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28 Road (rs 116) over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 28 Road (rs 116) over Little Beaver Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries28 Road (rs 116)
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location9.7S Bird City
RouteCounty Highway 116
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61711, -101.54411
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.2 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length246 ft (75.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 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 traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 28 Road (rs 116) over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28 Road (rs 116) over Little Beaver 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 28 Road (rs 116) over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 28 Road (rs 116) over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 28 Road (rs 116) over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.