US Bridges

K8 HWY over Middle Beaver Creek

Poor

Smith County, Kansas · 12.12MI N Jt U36 · Structure no. 999900800920311

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
727
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K8 HWY over Middle Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K8 HWY over Middle Beaver Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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.

It carries about 727 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,039 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesK8 HWY
CrossesMiddle Beaver Creek
Location12.12MI N Jt U36
RouteState Highway 8
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.94639, -98.93556
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic727 (2023)
Projected traffic1,039 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K8 HWY over Middle Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is K8 HWY over Middle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does K8 HWY over Middle Beaver Creek carry?

About 727 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is K8 HWY over Middle Beaver Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns K8 HWY over Middle Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.