US Bridges

282nd RD over Trib. to Beaver Creek

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 8.0S 1.3E of Dexter · Structure no. 000000000180880

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

282nd RD over Trib. to Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 282nd RD over Trib. to Beaver Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries282nd RD
CrossesTrib. to Beaver Creek
Location8.0S 1.3E of Dexter
RouteCounty Highway 1823
StateKansas
Coordinates37.07085, -96.68876
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2021)
Projected traffic115 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 282nd RD over Trib. to Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 282nd RD over Trib. to 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 282nd RD over Trib. to Beaver Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 282nd RD over Trib. to Beaver Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 282nd RD over Trib. to Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.