US Bridges

200 Road over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Decatur County, Kansas · 1.0S 2.0W of Traer · Structure no. 000200461003121

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

200 Road over Beaver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 200 Road over Beaver Creek in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries200 Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.0S 2.0W of Traer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDecatur County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.91344, -100.70276
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 200 Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is 200 Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 200 Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 200 Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 200 Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.