US Bridges

RD 180 (A.3-22.0) over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Kansas · 4.7W 6.0S of Americus · Structure no. 000560925305180

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD 180 (A.3-22.0) over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RD 180 (A.3-22.0) over Beaver Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 180 (A.3-22.0)
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location4.7W 6.0S of Americus
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.42003, -96.34856
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
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 RD 180 (A.3-22.0) over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 180 (A.3-22.0) 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 RD 180 (A.3-22.0) over Beaver Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is RD 180 (A.3-22.0) over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RD 180 (A.3-22.0) over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.