US Bridges

NW 50 Ave over Blood Creek

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 1.5N 3.7E of Olmitz · Structure no. 000050655005007

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 50 Ave over Blood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 50 Ave over Blood Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 50 Ave
CrossesBlood Creek
Location1.5N 3.7E of Olmitz
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.5405, -98.8672
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 NW 50 Ave over Blood Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 50 Ave over Blood 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NW 50 Ave over Blood Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 50 Ave over Blood Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NW 50 Ave over Blood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.