R Road over Little Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadRawlins County, Kansas · 0.8S 2.2W of Blakeman · Structure no. 000770411303263
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
R Road over Little Beaver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R Road over Little Beaver Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was R Road over Little Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is R Road over Little Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does R Road over Little Beaver Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is R Road over Little Beaver Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns R Road over Little Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.