US Bridges

12 Road over Little Beaver Creek Trib

Fair

Rawlins County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.3E of Beardsley · Structure no. 000770407003289

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12 Road over Little Beaver Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying 12 Road over Little Beaver Creek Trib in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries12 Road
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek Trib
Location2.0S 1.3E of Beardsley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78561, -101.20417
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 12 Road over Little Beaver Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12 Road over Little Beaver Creek Trib 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 12 Road over Little Beaver Creek Trib carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 12 Road over Little Beaver Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 12 Road over Little Beaver Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.