US Bridges

K25 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage

Good

Rawlins County, Kansas · 1.25 Mi. South of US-36 · Structure no. 999902500770101

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,279
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K25 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K25 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 1,279 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,561 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK25 HWY
CrossesBeaver Creek Drainage
Location1.25 Mi. South of US-36
RouteState Highway 25
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79444, -101.04667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,279 (2023)
Projected traffic1,561 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K25 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is K25 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does K25 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,279 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is K25 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns K25 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.