US Bridges

60 Road (rs 629) over Middle Beaver Creek

Good

Smith County, Kansas · 3.0W of Reamsville · Structure no. 000000000920019

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

60 Road (rs 629) over Middle Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 60 Road (rs 629) over Middle Beaver Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries60 Road (rs 629)
CrossesMiddle Beaver Creek
Location3.0W of Reamsville
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.92998, -98.91628
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 60 Road (rs 629) over Middle Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 60 Road (rs 629) over Middle 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 60 Road (rs 629) over Middle Beaver Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 60 Road (rs 629) over Middle Beaver Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 60 Road (rs 629) over Middle Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.