US Bridges

K-25 HWY over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Rawlins County, Kansas · 0.6 MI N of US-36 HWY · Structure no. 999902500770221

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,620
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-25 HWY over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-25 HWY over Little Beaver Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,977 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK-25 HWY
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location0.6 MI N of US-36 HWY
RouteState Highway 25
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82111, -101.04667
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,620 (2023)
Projected traffic1,977 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 K-25 HWY over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-25 HWY over Little Beaver Creek 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 K-25 HWY over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,620 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is K-25 HWY over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K-25 HWY over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.