US Bridges

NE 50th over Brush Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Kansas · 2.0W 0.9N of Weir · Structure no. 000111103006681

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 50th over Brush Creek is a concrete slab carrying NE 50th over Brush Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 50th
CrossesBrush Creek
Location2.0W 0.9N of Weir
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.32306, -94.74139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2007)
Projected traffic30 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 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 NE 50th over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 50th over Brush 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 NE 50th over Brush Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 50th over Brush Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns NE 50th over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.