US Bridges

Indian Rd. Rs 50 over Trib. to Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kansas · 6.1N 2.3E of Pawnee Sta. · Structure no. 000000000060080

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
812
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Rd. Rs 50 over Trib. to Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Indian Rd. Rs 50 over Trib. to Rock Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 812 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Rd. Rs 50
CrossesTrib. to Rock Creek
Location6.1N 2.3E of Pawnee Sta.
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79055, -94.75502
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than 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 length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic812 (2006)
Projected traffic812 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$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

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

About 812 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Rd. Rs 50 over Trib. to Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.