US Bridges

K204 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage

Good

Smith County, Kansas · 0.85MI E Jt U36 · Structure no. 999920400920391

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K204 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K204 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesK204 HWY
CrossesBeaver Creek Drainage
Location0.85MI E Jt U36
RouteState Highway 204
StateKansas
Coordinates39.77056, -98.80639
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2023)
Projected traffic393 by 2044
Trucks13%
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 K204 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is K204 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage 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 K204 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is K204 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns K204 HWY over Beaver Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.