US Bridges

Old HWY.50|RS2066 over Trib. to Frog Creek

Fair

Coffey County, Kansas · 26.0-H.2 · Structure no. 000000000160540

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
415
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY.50|RS2066 over Trib. to Frog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY.50|RS2066 over Trib. to Frog Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld HWY.50|RS2066
CrossesTrib. to Frog Creek
Location26.0-H.2
RouteCounty Highway 2066
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40474, -95.81632
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2019)
Projected traffic500 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY.50|RS2066 over Trib. to Frog Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY.50|RS2066 over Trib. to Frog 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY.50|RS2066 over Trib. to Frog Creek carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY.50|RS2066 over Trib. to Frog Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY.50|RS2066 over Trib. to Frog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.