US Bridges

322nd RD over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 4.0S 1.5E of Otto · Structure no. 000180891507120

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

322nd RD over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 322nd RD over Beaver Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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Carries322nd RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location4.0S 1.5E of Otto
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.01294, -96.68818
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 322nd RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is 322nd 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 322nd RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 322nd RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 322nd RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.