US-50 HWY over Gould Creek
FairChase County, Kansas · 9.67 MI NE Marion Coln · Structure no. 999905000090591
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,673
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-50 HWY over Gould Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-50 HWY over Gould Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,673 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,058 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-50 HWY over Gould Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-50 HWY over Gould 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 US-50 HWY over Gould Creek carry?
About 3,673 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.
How long is US-50 HWY over Gould Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US-50 HWY over Gould Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.