US Bridges

2 Road (rs 1753) over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Sherman County, Kansas · 12.0N 18.0W of Goodland · Structure no. 000000000910090

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2 Road (rs 1753) over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 2 Road (rs 1753) over Little Beaver Creek in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries2 Road (rs 1753)
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location12.0N 18.0W of Goodland
RouteCounty Highway 1753
StateKansas
Coordinates39.51955, -102.04114
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2 Road (rs 1753) over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2 Road (rs 1753) over Little 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 2 Road (rs 1753) over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 2 Road (rs 1753) over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 2 Road (rs 1753) over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.