US Bridges

S Road over North Beaver Creek

PoorPosted for load

Rawlins County, Kansas · 1.0N 0.5W of Atwood · Structure no. 000770423003240

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Road over North Beaver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Road over North Beaver Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesS Road
CrossesNorth Beaver Creek
Location1.0N 0.5W of Atwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82806, -101.05611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.8 US tons
Inventory rating7.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Road over North Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

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

About 5 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S Road over North Beaver Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns S Road over North Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.