US Bridges

L Road (rs 1553) over Middle Beaver Creek Trib

Good

Smith County, Kansas · 1.0N 4.0W Smith Center · Structure no. 000000000920074

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 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 1971, so it is 54 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesL Road (rs 1553)
CrossesMiddle Beaver Creek Trib
Location1.0N 4.0W Smith Center
RouteCounty Highway 1553
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79195, -98.86072
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 1971, making it 54 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 February 2024.

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 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.