US Bridges

21.5 Road over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Rawlins County, Kansas · 0.7N 1.0E of Atwood · Structure no. 000770425503243

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

21.5 Road over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 21.5 Road over Beaver Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries21.5 Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.7N 1.0E of Atwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82333, -101.02789
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 21.5 Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21.5 Road over Beaver Creek 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 21.5 Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 21.5 Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 21.5 Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.