US Bridges

10 Road (rs 881) over Middle Beaver Creek

Fair

Sherman County, Kansas · 4.5N 10.0W of Goodland · Structure no. 000000000910210

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10 Road (rs 881) over Middle Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 10 Road (rs 881) over Middle Beaver Creek in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries10 Road (rs 881)
CrossesMiddle Beaver Creek
Location4.5N 10.0W of Goodland
RouteCounty Highway 881
CountySherman County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.40216, -101.89306
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 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 traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 10 Road (rs 881) over Middle Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10 Road (rs 881) over Middle 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 10 Road (rs 881) over Middle Beaver Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 10 Road (rs 881) over Middle Beaver Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 10 Road (rs 881) over Middle Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.