US Bridges

65 Road (rs 878) over South Beaver Creek

Good

Sherman County, Kansas · 3.5W of Goodland · Structure no. 000000000910300

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

65 Road (rs 878) over South Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 65 Road (rs 878) over South Beaver Creek in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries65 Road (rs 878)
CrossesSouth Beaver Creek
Location3.5W of Goodland
RouteCounty Highway 878
StateKansas
Coordinates39.35097, -101.79156
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2020)
Projected traffic360 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 65 Road (rs 878) over South Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 65 Road (rs 878) over 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 65 Road (rs 878) over South Beaver Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 65 Road (rs 878) over South Beaver Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 65 Road (rs 878) over South Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.