US Bridges

N Beacon Hill over Crooked Creek

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · S of 29th ST N · Structure no. 53040087000BH10

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Beacon Hill over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Beacon Hill over Crooked Creek in Sedgwick 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Beacon Hill
CrossesCrooked Creek
LocationS of 29th ST N
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7358, -97.27529
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2006)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N Beacon Hill over Crooked Creek built?

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

What condition is N Beacon Hill over Crooked 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N Beacon Hill over Crooked Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Beacon Hill over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N Beacon Hill over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.