US Bridges

15 Road (rs 878) over Little Beaver Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 13.0S St. Francis · Structure no. 000000000120270

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15 Road (rs 878) over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 15 Road (rs 878) over Little Beaver Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries15 Road (rs 878)
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location13.0S St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 878
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.57942, -101.78839
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 15 Road (rs 878) over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15 Road (rs 878) over 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 15 Road (rs 878) over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 15 Road (rs 878) over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 15 Road (rs 878) over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.