US Bridges

Rs 1047 | 280th RD over Beaver Creek

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 1.8N of St. Joseph · Structure no. 000000000150470

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1047 | 280th RD over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1047 | 280th RD over Beaver Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1047 | 280th RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.8N of St. Joseph
RouteCounty Highway 1047
StateKansas
Coordinates39.53394, -97.40639
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic235 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1047 | 280th RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1047 | 280th RD over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1047 | 280th RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1047 | 280th RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1047 | 280th RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.