US Bridges

80 Road over North Fork Beaver Creek

Good

Sherman County, Kansas · 15.0N 5.4W of Goodland · Structure no. 000910337803600

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

80 Road over North Fork Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 80 Road over North Fork Beaver Creek in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries80 Road
CrossesNorth Fork Beaver Creek
Location15.0N 5.4W of Goodland
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.56843, -101.82302
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46 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 traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic26 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 80 Road over North Fork Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 80 Road over North 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 80 Road over North Fork Beaver Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 80 Road over North Fork Beaver Creek?

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

Who owns 80 Road over North Fork Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.