US Bridges

SE 50th over Trib. to Brush Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 2.0W 1.5N of Riverton · Structure no. 000111103006986

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 50th over Trib. to Brush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE 50th over Trib. to Brush Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSE 50th
CrossesTrib. to Brush Creek
Location2.0W 1.5N of Riverton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.09621, -94.74078
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2007)
Projected traffic35 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 SE 50th over Trib. to Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 50th over Trib. to Brush 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 SE 50th over Trib. to Brush Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE 50th over Trib. to Brush Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SE 50th over Trib. to Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.