US Bridges

Beaver Creek Road over Trib. to South Wea Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 1.0E 2.8S of Somerset · Structure no. 000611099004968

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Creek Road over Trib. to South Wea Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Beaver Creek Road over Trib. to South Wea Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBeaver Creek Road
CrossesTrib. to South Wea Creek
Location1.0E 2.8S of Somerset
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.56651, -94.75076
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2011)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 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 Beaver Creek Road over Trib. to South Wea Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Creek Road over Trib. to South Wea 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Beaver Creek Road over Trib. to South Wea Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Beaver Creek Road over Trib. to South Wea Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns Beaver Creek Road over Trib. to South Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.