US Bridges

5 Road (rs 877) over Little Beaver Creek

Fair

Sherman County, Kansas · 15.0N 15.0W of Goodland · Structure no. 000000000910140

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
123 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5 Road (rs 877) over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5 Road (rs 877) over Little Beaver Creek in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries5 Road (rs 877)
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location15.0N 15.0W of Goodland
RouteCounty Highway 877
CountySherman County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.5548, -101.98475
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 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 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 Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5 Road (rs 877) over Little Beaver 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 August 2024.

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

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.