US Bridges

25 Road over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 10.0S 3.5W of Bird City · Structure no. 000120365003547

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

25 Road over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 25 Road over Little Beaver Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries25 Road
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location10.0S 3.5W of Bird City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.6009, -101.60075
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic20 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 25 Road over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25 Road 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 25 Road over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 25 Road over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 25 Road over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.