US Bridges

T.5 Road (rs 179) over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Rawlins County, Kansas · 0.5S of Ludell · Structure no. 000000000770030

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T.5 Road (rs 179) over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying T.5 Road (rs 179) over Beaver Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesT.5 Road (rs 179)
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.5S of Ludell
RouteCounty Highway 179
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84804, -100.96118
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic245 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 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 T.5 Road (rs 179) over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is T.5 Road (rs 179) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T.5 Road (rs 179) over Beaver Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T.5 Road (rs 179) over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T.5 Road (rs 179) over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.