US Bridges

7 Road over Little Beaver Creek

GoodPosted for load

Rawlins County, Kansas · 2.9S 4.2E of Mcdonald · Structure no. 000770397203349

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7 Road over Little Beaver Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 7 Road over Little Beaver Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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Carries7 Road
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location2.9S 4.2E of Mcdonald
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.74333, -101.29569
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating26.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 7 Road over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is 7 Road over Little 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 7 Road over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 7 Road over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 7 Road over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.