US Bridges

130 Road over West Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 4.0N of Athol · Structure no. 000920653103240

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130 Road over West Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 130 Road over West Beaver Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries130 Road
CrossesWest Beaver Creek
Location4.0N of Athol
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82891, -98.91634
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 130 Road over West Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is 130 Road over West Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does 130 Road over West Beaver Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 130 Road over West Beaver Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 130 Road over West Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.