US Bridges

W 1300 RD (rs 530) over Beaver Creek

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 2.0N of Logan · Structure no. 000000000740100

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 1300 RD (rs 530) over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W 1300 RD (rs 530) over Beaver Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW 1300 RD (rs 530)
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.0N of Logan
RouteCounty Highway 530
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.6973, -99.56637
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 1300 RD (rs 530) over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 1300 RD (rs 530) 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 2024.

How much traffic does W 1300 RD (rs 530) over Beaver Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 1300 RD (rs 530) over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns W 1300 RD (rs 530) over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.