US Bridges

K25 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage

Good

Rawlins County, Kansas · 0.48 Mi. South of US-36 · Structure no. 999902500770114

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,635
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 1,635 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,917 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesK25 HWY
CrossesBeaver Creek Drainage
Location0.48 Mi. South of US-36
RouteState Highway 25
StateKansas
Coordinates39.80611, -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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,635 (2023)
Projected traffic1,917 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 1,635 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is K25 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns K25 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.