US Bridges

L Road (rs 1553) over Middle Beaver Creek Trib

Good

Smith County, Kansas · 0.1N 4.0W Smith Center · Structure no. 000000000920072

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L Road (rs 1553) over Middle Beaver Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying L Road (rs 1553) over Middle Beaver Creek Trib in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesL Road (rs 1553)
CrossesMiddle Beaver Creek Trib
Location0.1N 4.0W Smith Center
RouteCounty Highway 1553
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78167, -98.8607
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Middle Beaver Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is L Road (rs 1553) over Middle Beaver Creek Trib 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 2023.

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

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.