US Bridges

150 Road over East Beaver Creek

Good

Smith County, Kansas · 1.5N 1.5W of Smith Center · Structure no. 000920663703279

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

150 Road over East Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 150 Road over East Beaver Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries150 Road
CrossesEast Beaver Creek
Location1.5N 1.5W of Smith Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79972, -98.81
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating79.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 150 Road over East Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 150 Road over East Beaver Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 150 Road over East Beaver Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 150 Road over East Beaver Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns 150 Road over East Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.