US Bridges

Rs 50 over Pawnee Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 3.8N 2.4E of Hiattville · Structure no. 000000000060050

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 50 over Pawnee Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying Rs 50 over Pawnee Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 50
CrossesPawnee Creek
Location3.8N 2.4E of Hiattville
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7761, -94.82698
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2006)
Projected traffic175 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$630,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 50 over Pawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 50 over Pawnee 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 50 over Pawnee Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 50 over Pawnee Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 50 over Pawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.