SW 50th over Fly Creek
FairCherokee County, Kansas · 5.0E of Faulkner · Structure no. 000000000110380
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 50th over Fly Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW 50th over Fly Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SW 50th over Fly Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 50th over Fly 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SW 50th over Fly Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SW 50th over Fly Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SW 50th over Fly Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.