US Bridges

60 Road (rs 629) over West Beaver Creek Trib.

Fair

Smith County, Kansas · 7.0W of Reamsville · Structure no. 000000000920018

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

60 Road (rs 629) over West Beaver Creek Trib. is a concrete continuous slab carrying 60 Road (rs 629) over West Beaver Creek Trib. in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries60 Road (rs 629)
CrossesWest Beaver Creek Trib.
Location7.0W of Reamsville
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.93024, -98.99206
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2043
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 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 60 Road (rs 629) over West Beaver Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 60 Road (rs 629) over West Beaver Creek Trib. 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 60 Road (rs 629) over West Beaver Creek Trib. carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 60 Road (rs 629) over West Beaver Creek Trib.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns 60 Road (rs 629) over West Beaver Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.