US Bridges

NW 50 Ave over Creek

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.0E of Heizer · Structure no. 000050655005208

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 50 Ave over Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying NW 50 Ave over Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 50 Ave
CrossesCreek
Location2.0S 1.0E of Heizer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39383, -98.86678
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 50 Ave over Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 50 Ave over 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 2024.

How much traffic does NW 50 Ave over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 50 Ave over Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NW 50 Ave over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.