US Bridges

NE 50 RD over Little Cheyenne Creek

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 6.0S 2.0E of Claflin · Structure no. 000000000050930

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 50 RD over Little Cheyenne Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 50 RD over Little Cheyenne Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 50 RD
CrossesLittle Cheyenne Creek
Location6.0S 2.0E of Claflin
RouteCounty Highway 2017
StateKansas
Coordinates38.43483, -98.50111
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 NE 50 RD over Little Cheyenne Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 50 RD over Little Cheyenne 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NE 50 RD over Little Cheyenne Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 50 RD over Little Cheyenne Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns NE 50 RD over Little Cheyenne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.