K117 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage
GoodRawlins County, Kansas · 2.01 MI N U36 · Structure no. 999911700770161
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K117 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K117 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K117 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is K117 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 K117 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is K117 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns K117 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.