M Road over East Beaver Creek
PoorPosted for loadSmith County, Kansas · 2.0S 3.0W of Smith Center · Structure no. 000920661003344
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 70 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
M Road over East Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M Road over East Beaver Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 3 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 20 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M Road over East Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is M Road over East 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does M Road over East Beaver Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is M Road over East Beaver Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns M Road over East Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.