US Bridges

32 Road (rs 882) over South Fork Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Sherman County, Kansas · 15.1N 12.0E of Goodland · Structure no. 000000000910390

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

32 Road (rs 882) over South Fork Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 32 Road (rs 882) over South Fork Beaver Creek in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries32 Road (rs 882)
CrossesSouth Fork Beaver Creek
Location15.1N 12.0E of Goodland
RouteCounty Highway 882
CountySherman County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55685, -101.48275
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 32 Road (rs 882) over South Fork Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32 Road (rs 882) 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 32 Road (rs 882) over South Fork Beaver Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 32 Road (rs 882) over South Fork Beaver Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 32 Road (rs 882) over South Fork Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.