US Bridges

SW 50th over Trib. to Fly Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 1.0N 5.0E of Faulkner · Structure no. 000000000110390

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 50th over Trib. to Fly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW 50th over Trib. to Fly Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSW 50th
CrossesTrib. to Fly Creek
Location1.0N 5.0E of Faulkner
RouteCounty Highway 1170
StateKansas
Coordinates37.1187, -94.92272
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2019)
Projected traffic115 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 50th over Trib. to Fly Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 50th over Trib. to Fly Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SW 50th over Trib. to Fly Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 50th over Trib. to Fly Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SW 50th over Trib. to Fly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.