US Bridges

31 Road over Little Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 7.5S 2.5E of Bird City · Structure no. 000120377003501

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

31 Road over Little Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 31 Road over Little Beaver Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries31 Road
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location7.5S 2.5E of Bird City
RouteCounty Highway 1213
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63859, -101.48736
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 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 traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic40 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 31 Road over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 31 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 31 Road over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 31 Road over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 31 Road over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.