US Bridges

3 Road (rs 410) over North Beaver Creek

Fair

Rawlins County, Kansas · 1.2N of Mcdonald · Structure no. 000000000770160

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3 Road (rs 410) over North Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 3 Road (rs 410) over North Beaver Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries3 Road (rs 410)
CrossesNorth Beaver Creek
Location1.2N of Mcdonald
RouteCounty Highway 410
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.80111, -101.3725
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 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 3 Road (rs 410) over North Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3 Road (rs 410) over North 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 3 Road (rs 410) over North Beaver Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 3 Road (rs 410) over North Beaver Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 3 Road (rs 410) over North Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.