US Bridges

202nd RD over Little Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 5.0W 4.0S of Winfield · Structure no. 000000000180340

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
125 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

202nd RD over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 202nd RD over Little Beaver Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries202nd RD
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location5.0W 4.0S of Winfield
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.18701, -97.11301
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating9.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2021)
Projected traffic780 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 202nd RD over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 202nd RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does 202nd RD over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 202nd RD over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 202nd RD over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.