US Bridges

282nd RD over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 8.0S 3.0E of Dexter · Structure no. 000000000180890

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

282nd RD over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 282nd RD over Beaver Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries282nd RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location8.0S 3.0E of Dexter
RouteCounty Highway 1823
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.07105, -96.66589
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is 282nd RD over 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 Beaver Creek carry?

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

How long is 282nd RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 282nd RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.