US Bridges

U Road (rs 179) over Beaver Creek

Good

Rawlins County, Kansas · 0.2N 0.3E of Ludell · Structure no. 000000000770040

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

U Road (rs 179) over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying U Road (rs 179) over Beaver Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesU Road (rs 179)
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.2N 0.3E of Ludell
RouteCounty Highway 179
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.85744, -100.95249
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U Road (rs 179) over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is U Road (rs 179) over Beaver 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does U Road (rs 179) over Beaver Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is U Road (rs 179) over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns U Road (rs 179) over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.