US Bridges

28 Road (rs 116) over Trib Little Beaver Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 8.5S Bird City · Structure no. 000000000120150

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28 Road (rs 116) over Trib Little Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 28 Road (rs 116) over Trib Little Beaver Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries28 Road (rs 116)
CrossesTrib Little Beaver Creek
Location8.5S Bird City
RouteCounty Highway 116
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.62861, -101.54398
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 Trib Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.