US Bridges

NE 50th over Shawnee Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Kansas · 5.0W 1.3N of Columbus · Structure no. 000111103006846

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 50th over Shawnee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 50th over Shawnee Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 50th
CrossesShawnee Creek
Location5.0W 1.3N of Columbus
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.19856, -94.741
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 50th over Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

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

About 35 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 50th over Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NE 50th over Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.