US Bridges

US50 HWY over Peyton Creek

Fair

Chase County, Kansas · 5.15MI E K177 · Structure no. 999905000090521

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,402
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 HWY over Peyton Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US50 HWY over Peyton Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 6,402 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,812 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS50 HWY
CrossesPeyton Creek
Location5.15MI E K177
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40528, -96.46028
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,402 (2023)
Projected traffic7,812 by 2044
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US50 HWY over Peyton Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US50 HWY over Peyton 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US50 HWY over Peyton Creek carry?

About 6,402 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US50 HWY over Peyton Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY over Peyton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.