US Bridges

26 Road over Little Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 10.0S 2.5W of Bird City · Structure no. 000120367003546

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26 Road over Little Beaver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 26 Road over Little Beaver Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries26 Road
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location10.0S 2.5W of Bird City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.60265, -101.582
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.5 US tons
Inventory rating3.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 26 Road over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26 Road 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 26 Road over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 26 Road over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 26 Road over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.