US Bridges

E 50th ST over Trib. to Shawnee Creek

Poor

Cherokee County, Kansas · 4.0E 0.7N JCT K7 and K96 · Structure no. 000111101006863

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 50th ST over Trib. to Shawnee Creek is a steel culvert carrying E 50th ST over Trib. to Shawnee 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE 50th ST
CrossesTrib. to Shawnee Creek
Location4.0E 0.7N JCT K7 and K96
RouteCounty Highway 1109
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.18718, -94.75915
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2007)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$330,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 50th ST over Trib. to Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 50th ST over Trib. to Shawnee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does E 50th ST over Trib. to Shawnee Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E 50th ST over Trib. to Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns E 50th ST over Trib. to Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.