US Bridges

Local Rd. Q-4.1 over Trib. to Beaver Creek

PoorPosted for load

Republic County, Kansas · 1.1E of Courtland · Structure no. 000790763103300

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. Q-4.1 over Trib. to Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Local Rd. Q-4.1 over Trib. to Beaver Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. Q-4.1
CrossesTrib. to Beaver Creek
Location1.1E of Courtland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78428, -97.87578
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. Q-4.1 over Trib. to Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. Q-4.1 over Trib. to Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. Q-4.1 over Trib. to Beaver Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Local Rd. Q-4.1 over Trib. to Beaver Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. Q-4.1 over Trib. to Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.