US Bridges

10 Road (rs 881) over North Fork Beaver Creek

Good

Sherman County, Kansas · 12.4N 10.0W of Goodland · Structure no. 000000000910240

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10 Road (rs 881) over North Fork Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 10 Road (rs 881) over North Fork Beaver Creek in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
Carries10 Road (rs 881)
CrossesNorth Fork Beaver Creek
Location12.4N 10.0W of Goodland
RouteCounty Highway 881
CountySherman County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.51628, -101.89217
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 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
Trucks0%
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 10 Road (rs 881) over North Fork Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

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

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.