US Bridges

Old HWY.50|RS2066 over North Long Creek

Fair

Coffey County, Kansas · 26.0-M.8 · Structure no. 000000000160560

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY.50|RS2066 over North Long Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY.50|RS2066 over North Long Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY.50|RS2066
CrossesNorth Long Creek
Location26.0-M.8
RouteCounty Highway 2066
CountyCoffey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.4051, -95.71365
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old HWY.50|RS2066 over North Long Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY.50|RS2066 over North Long 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 North Long Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY.50|RS2066 over North Long Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY.50|RS2066 over North Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.