120 Road over West Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadSmith County, Kansas · 5.4N 0.8W of Athol · Structure no. 000920651303220
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
120 Road over West Beaver Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 120 Road over West Beaver Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 120 Road over West Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is 120 Road over West Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does 120 Road over West Beaver Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is 120 Road over West Beaver Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 120 Road over West Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.