US Bridges

Local 28.7-47-9 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · S.E. Side of Wellington · Structure no. 000960815906768

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 28.7-47-9 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 28.7-47-9 over Beaver Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 28.7-47-9
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationS.E. Side of Wellington
RouteCity Street 5808
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.26357, -97.36729
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic24 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Local 28.7-47-9 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 28.7-47-9 over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Local 28.7-47-9 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local 28.7-47-9 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local 28.7-47-9 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.