US Bridges

5.5 Road over Beaver Creek

Good

Rawlins County, Kansas · 11.2S 2.5E of Mcdonald · Structure no. 000770393503521

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5.5 Road over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5.5 Road over Beaver Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries5.5 Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location11.2S 2.5E of Mcdonald
RouteCounty Highway 138
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.62513, -101.32685
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5.5 Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5.5 Road 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 5.5 Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 5.5 Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 5.5 Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.