US Bridges

Beatty Rd. over Paradise Creek

GoodPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 8.0N 2.0E of Russell · Structure no. 000840661004360

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beatty Rd. over Paradise Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Beatty Rd. over Paradise Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBeatty Rd.
CrossesParadise Creek
Location8.0N 2.0E of Russell
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01635, -98.81807
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beatty Rd. over Paradise Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beatty Rd. over Paradise 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Beatty Rd. over Paradise Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Beatty Rd. over Paradise Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Beatty Rd. over Paradise Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.