US Bridges

NE 50 Ave over Beaver Creek

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 3.0N 5.0E of Susank · Structure no. 000050675004809

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 50 Ave over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 50 Ave over Beaver Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 50 Ave
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location3.0N 5.0E of Susank
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68261, -98.68272
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 NE 50 Ave over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 50 Ave 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NE 50 Ave over Beaver Creek carry?

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

How long is NE 50 Ave over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NE 50 Ave over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.