US Bridges

K2 HWY over Beaver Creek

Good

Harper County, Kansas · 11.80 MI E Barber Coln · Structure no. 999900200390261

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
621
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K2 HWY over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K2 HWY over Beaver Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 621 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesK2 HWY
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location11.80 MI E Barber Coln
RouteState Highway 2
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.15167, -98.13972
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic621 (2023)
Projected traffic728 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K2 HWY over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is K2 HWY over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does K2 HWY over Beaver Creek carry?

About 621 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is K2 HWY over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K2 HWY over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.