US Bridges

2440 RD Mile 1 over Bee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 0.5W of Havana · Structure no. 000630969707005

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2440 RD Mile 1 over Bee Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 2440 RD Mile 1 over Bee Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries2440 RD Mile 1
CrossesBee Creek
Location0.5W of Havana
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.0891, -95.9518
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2010)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2440 RD Mile 1 over Bee Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2440 RD Mile 1 over Bee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 2440 RD Mile 1 over Bee Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 2440 RD Mile 1 over Bee Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 2440 RD Mile 1 over Bee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.