US Bridges

67 Road over Middle Fork Beaver Creek

Good

Sherman County, Kansas · 3.0N 6.5E of Kanorado · Structure no. 000910327803861

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

67 Road over Middle Fork Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 67 Road over Middle Fork Beaver Creek in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries67 Road
CrossesMiddle Fork Beaver Creek
Location3.0N 6.5E of Kanorado
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.37963, -101.91893
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 67 Road over Middle Fork Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 67 Road over Middle 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 67 Road over Middle Fork Beaver Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 67 Road over Middle Fork Beaver Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns 67 Road over Middle Fork Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.