US Bridges

15 Road (rs 878) over Trib South Beaver Creek

Good

Sherman County, Kansas · 0.7N 5.0W of Goodland · Structure no. 000000000910260

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

15 Road (rs 878) over Trib South Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 15 Road (rs 878) over Trib South Beaver Creek in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries15 Road (rs 878)
CrossesTrib South Beaver Creek
Location0.7N 5.0W of Goodland
RouteCounty Highway 878
CountySherman County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36166, -101.80045
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 15 Road (rs 878) over Trib South Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 15 Road (rs 878) over Trib South 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 15 Road (rs 878) over Trib South Beaver Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 15 Road (rs 878) over Trib South Beaver Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 15 Road (rs 878) over Trib South Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.