US Bridges

10 Road (rs 881) over Trib Middle Fk Beaver CR

Good

Sherman County, Kansas · 6.2N 10.0W of Goodland · Structure no. 000000000910220

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10 Road (rs 881) over Trib Middle Fk Beaver CR is a concrete culvert carrying 10 Road (rs 881) over Trib Middle Fk Beaver CR 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 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries10 Road (rs 881)
CrossesTrib Middle Fk Beaver CR
Location6.2N 10.0W of Goodland
RouteCounty Highway 881
CountySherman County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.427, -101.89292
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 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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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 Trib Middle Fk Beaver CR built?

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

What condition is 10 Road (rs 881) over Trib Middle Fk Beaver CR 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 10 Road (rs 881) over Trib Middle Fk Beaver CR carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 10 Road (rs 881) over Trib Middle Fk Beaver CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 10 Road (rs 881) over Trib Middle Fk Beaver CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.