US Bridges

D Road over Little Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 9.5S 1.0W of Bird City · Structure no. 000120369803540

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D Road over Little Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying D Road over Little Beaver Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesD Road
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location9.5S 1.0W of Bird City
RouteCounty Highway 1204
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61188, -101.54914
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 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 D Road over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is D Road over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns D Road over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.