US Bridges

Local N.2-19 over Beaver Creek

PoorPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 2.0S 4.3W of Anthony · Structure no. 000390735206960

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local N.2-19 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local N.2-19 over Beaver Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLocal N.2-19
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.0S 4.3W of Anthony
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.12281, -98.10772
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$390,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local N.2-19 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local N.2-19 over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Local N.2-19 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Local N.2-19 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local N.2-19 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.