US Bridges

5 Road (rs 877) over North Fork Beaver Creek

Good

Sherman County, Kansas · 9.2N 15.0W of Goodland · Structure no. 000000000910130

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5 Road (rs 877) over North Fork Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5 Road (rs 877) over North Fork Beaver Creek in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries5 Road (rs 877)
CrossesNorth Fork Beaver Creek
Location9.2N 15.0W of Goodland
RouteCounty Highway 877
CountySherman County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.46986, -101.98549
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 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 traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic160 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5 Road (rs 877) over North Fork Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5 Road (rs 877) over North Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 5 Road (rs 877) over North Fork Beaver Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 5 Road (rs 877) over North Fork Beaver Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 5 Road (rs 877) over North Fork Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.