US Bridges

US-50 HWY over Cottonwood River Drn

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 1 MI NE of K-150 · Structure no. 999905000090611

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,315
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-50 HWY over Cottonwood River Drn is a concrete culvert carrying US-50 HWY over Cottonwood River Drn 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,315 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,485 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-50 HWY
CrossesCottonwood River Drn
Location1 MI NE of K-150
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37528, -96.64889
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,315 (2023)
Projected traffic6,485 by 2044
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US-50 HWY over Cottonwood River Drn built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-50 HWY over Cottonwood River Drn in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US-50 HWY over Cottonwood River Drn carry?

About 5,315 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is US-50 HWY over Cottonwood River Drn?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US-50 HWY over Cottonwood River Drn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.