US Bridges

Cc Lane over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Decatur County, Kansas · 0.4S 0.7W of Cedar Bluffs · Structure no. 000200473803040

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cc Lane over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cc Lane over Beaver Creek in Decatur County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCc Lane
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.4S 0.7W of Cedar Bluffs
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDecatur County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.97297, -100.57528
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic20 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$77,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cc Lane over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cc Lane 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 Cc Lane over Beaver Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cc Lane over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cc Lane over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.