US Bridges

11 Road (rs 881) over Trib South Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Sherman County, Kansas · 0.8S 9.0W of Goodland · Structure no. 000000000910200

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

11 Road (rs 881) over Trib South Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 11 Road (rs 881) over Trib South Beaver Creek in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries11 Road (rs 881)
CrossesTrib South Beaver Creek
Location0.8S 9.0W of Goodland
RouteCounty Highway 881
CountySherman County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.3261, -101.87466
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 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 traffic115 (2020)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 11 Road (rs 881) over Trib South Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11 Road (rs 881) over Trib South 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 11 Road (rs 881) over Trib South Beaver Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 11 Road (rs 881) over Trib South Beaver Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 11 Road (rs 881) over Trib South Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.