US Bridges

SW 30 RD O.0-19.9 over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 2.5E of Shook · Structure no. 000390737006969

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 30 RD O.0-19.9 over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SW 30 RD O.0-19.9 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 30 RD O.0-19.9
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.5E of Shook
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.11, -98.09361
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks2%
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

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$167,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 30 RD O.0-19.9 over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is SW 30 RD O.0-19.9 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SW 30 RD O.0-19.9 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW 30 RD O.0-19.9 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SW 30 RD O.0-19.9 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.