US Bridges

21 Road over Beaver Creek

Fair

Greeley County, Kansas · 5.0E 10.2N of Tribune · Structure no. 000360351004908

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

21 Road over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 21 Road over Beaver Creek in Greeley County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries21 Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location5.0E 10.2N of Tribune
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreeley County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.61333, -101.65953
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2013)
Projected traffic70 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 21 Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 21 Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 21 Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 21 Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.