US Bridges

Minor Col R-4.6 over Beaver Creek

GoodPosted for load

Republic County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.6E of Courtland · Structure no. 000790763603320

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col R-4.6 over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minor Col R-4.6 over Beaver Creek in Republic County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor Col R-4.6
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.0S 1.6E of Courtland
RouteCounty Highway 7910
CountyRepublic County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.76979, -97.86588
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic96 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$310,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor Col R-4.6 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col R-4.6 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Minor Col R-4.6 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Minor Col R-4.6 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col R-4.6 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.