US Bridges

Indian Rd. Rs 50 over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 6.0N 2.2E of Pawnee Sta. · Structure no. 000000000060070

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Rd. Rs 50 over Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Indian Rd. Rs 50 over Rock Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Rd. Rs 50
CrossesRock Creek
Location6.0N 2.2E of Pawnee Sta.
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79051, -94.75636
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2006)
Projected traffic620 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Rd. Rs 50 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Rd. Rs 50 over Rock 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 Indian Rd. Rs 50 over Rock Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Indian Rd. Rs 50 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Rd. Rs 50 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.