US Bridges

Abnd Old US36 over Little Beaver Creek

Fair

Rawlins County, Kansas · 11.09 M E-Wcl Adj Lt Alg. · Structure no. 999903600770191

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
227 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abnd Old US36 over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Abnd Old US36 over Little Beaver Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAbnd Old US36
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location11.09 M E-Wcl Adj Lt Alg.
RouteCounty Highway 213
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.785, -101.20333
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Abnd Old US36 over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abnd Old US36 over Little 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Abnd Old US36 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Abnd Old US36 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Abnd Old US36 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.