US Bridges

24 Road over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Greeley County, Kansas · 8.0E 9.5N of Tribune · Structure no. 000360357004924

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

24 Road over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 24 Road over Beaver Creek in Greeley County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries24 Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location8.0E 9.5N of Tribune
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreeley County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.60503, -101.60408
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.6 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic20 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 24 Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24 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 24 Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 24 Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 24 Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.