US Bridges

1 Road over Little Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Rawlins County, Kansas · 5.8S 2.0W of Mcdonald · Structure no. 000770385003408

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1 Road over Little Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 1 Road over Little Beaver Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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Carries1 Road
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location5.8S 2.0W of Mcdonald
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.70083, -101.41111
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 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 1 Road over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1 Road over Little 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 1 Road over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 1 Road over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 1 Road over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.