US Bridges

17-X.6 181 over Beaver Creek

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Washington County, Kansas · 2.6E 3.0N of Greenleaf · Structure no. 001010863603320

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17-X.6 181 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 17-X.6 181 over Beaver Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries17-X.6 181
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.6E 3.0N of Greenleaf
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.76929, -96.9263
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 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 traffic45 (2014)
Projected traffic54 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 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 17-X.6 181 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17-X.6 181 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 17-X.6 181 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 17-X.6 181 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 17-X.6 181 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.