US Bridges

West Beeson Road over Drainage Tributary

Fair

Ford County, Kansas · 0.7W of 14th. St. · Structure no. 406950290802009

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,990
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Beeson Road over Drainage Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying West Beeson Road over Drainage Tributary in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 2,990 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Beeson Road
CrossesDrainage Tributary
Location0.7W of 14th. St.
RouteCity Street 802
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73656, -100.04578
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,990 (2022)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 West Beeson Road over Drainage Tributary built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Beeson Road over Drainage Tributary 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does West Beeson Road over Drainage Tributary carry?

About 2,990 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West Beeson Road over Drainage Tributary?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns West Beeson Road over Drainage Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.