261st RD over Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadCowley County, Kansas · 2.0E 0.9S of Otto · Structure no. 000180893007049
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
261st RD over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 261st RD over Beaver Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 261st RD over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is 261st RD over Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does 261st RD over Beaver Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 261st RD over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 261st RD over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.