US Bridges

Rs 1853 30-47-8 over Beaver Creek

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Sumner County, Kansas · S.E. Edge of Wellington · Structure no. 000000000961085

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1853 30-47-8 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1853 30-47-8 over Beaver Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1853 30-47-8
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationS.E. Edge of Wellington
RouteCounty Highway 1853
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.26081, -97.36775
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2013)
Projected traffic477 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rs 1853 30-47-8 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1853 30-47-8 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 1853 30-47-8 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1853 30-47-8 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1853 30-47-8 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.