US Bridges

8 Road over North Beaver Creek

Good

Rawlins County, Kansas · 1.2N 3.0W of Beardsley · Structure no. 000770399003228

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8 Road over North Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 8 Road over North Beaver Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries8 Road
CrossesNorth Beaver Creek
Location1.2N 3.0W of Beardsley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.83142, -101.27889
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 8 Road over North Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8 Road over North 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 8 Road over North Beaver Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 8 Road over North Beaver Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns 8 Road over North Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.