US Bridges

K-8 HWY over West Beaver Creek

Good

Smith County, Kansas · 5.91 MI N JCT US-36 · Structure no. 999900800920521

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
677
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-8 HWY over West Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying K-8 HWY over West Beaver Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 677 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK-8 HWY
CrossesWest Beaver Creek
Location5.91 MI N JCT US-36
RouteState Highway 8
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.85556, -98.93556
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic677 (2023)
Projected traffic986 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 K-8 HWY over West Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-8 HWY over West 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 K-8 HWY over West Beaver Creek carry?

About 677 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is K-8 HWY over West Beaver Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns K-8 HWY over West Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.