US Bridges

14 Road (rs 1868) over South Fork Beaver Creek

Fair

Sherman County, Kansas · 0.7S 6.0W of Goodland · Structure no. 000000000910250

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

14 Road (rs 1868) over South Fork Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 14 Road (rs 1868) over South Fork Beaver Creek in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries14 Road (rs 1868)
CrossesSouth Fork Beaver Creek
Location0.7S 6.0W of Goodland
RouteCounty Highway 1668
CountySherman County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.33125, -101.81947
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2020)
Projected traffic400 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 14 Road (rs 1868) over South Fork Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14 Road (rs 1868) over South Fork 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 14 Road (rs 1868) over South Fork Beaver Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 14 Road (rs 1868) over South Fork Beaver Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 14 Road (rs 1868) over South Fork Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.