US Bridges

Rs 997 22-21-0 over Trib. to Beaver Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 5.0S 1.0E Conway Springs · Structure no. 000000000960880

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 997 22-21-0 over Trib. to Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 997 22-21-0 over Trib. to Beaver Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 997 22-21-0
CrossesTrib. to Beaver Creek
Location5.0S 1.0E Conway Springs
RouteCounty Highway 997
StateKansas
Coordinates37.31462, -97.62077
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2013)
Projected traffic88 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 997 22-21-0 over Trib. to Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 997 22-21-0 over Trib. to 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 997 22-21-0 over Trib. to Beaver Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 997 22-21-0 over Trib. to Beaver Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 997 22-21-0 over Trib. to Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.