US Bridges

10.5 Road(rs 1421) over North Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Rawlins County, Kansas · 1.3N 0.2W of Beardsley · Structure no. 000000000770360

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10.5 Road(rs 1421) over North Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 10.5 Road(rs 1421) over North Beaver Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

Carries10.5 Road(rs 1421)
CrossesNorth Beaver Creek
Location1.3N 0.2W of Beardsley
RouteCounty Highway 1421
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10.5 Road(rs 1421) over North Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10.5 Road(rs 1421) 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 10.5 Road(rs 1421) over North Beaver Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 10.5 Road(rs 1421) over North Beaver Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 10.5 Road(rs 1421) over North Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.