US Bridges

23-O.4 Local over Beaver Creek

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 2.5E 5.1N of Newton · Structure no. 000400825005586

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

23-O.4 Local over Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying 23-O.4 Local over Beaver Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries23-O.4 Local
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.5E 5.1N of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.12167, -97.29889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 23-O.4 Local over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23-O.4 Local 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 23-O.4 Local over Beaver Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 23-O.4 Local over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 23-O.4 Local over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.