US Bridges

L Road (rs 1553) over Beaver Creek Tributary

Good

Smith County, Kansas · 0.1N of Gaylord · Structure no. 000000000920069

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L Road (rs 1553) over Beaver Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying L Road (rs 1553) over Beaver Creek Tributary in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesL Road (rs 1553)
CrossesBeaver Creek Tributary
Location0.1N of Gaylord
RouteCounty Highway 1553
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.6514, -98.85098
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 L Road (rs 1553) over Beaver Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is L Road (rs 1553) over Beaver Creek Tributary 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does L Road (rs 1553) over Beaver Creek Tributary carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is L Road (rs 1553) over Beaver Creek Tributary?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns L Road (rs 1553) over Beaver Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.