US Bridges

210 Road over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 5.0N 0.3W of Gaylord · Structure no. 000920659703400

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

210 Road over Beaver Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 210 Road over Beaver Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries210 Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location5.0N 0.3W of Gaylord
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71263, -98.84723
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 210 Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 210 Road over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 210 Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 210 Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 210 Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.