US Bridges

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

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 26.0-U.7 · Structure no. 000000000160590

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
335
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY.50|RS2066 over Trib. to Rock Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY.50|RS2066 over Trib. to Rock Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 335 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld HWY.50|RS2066
CrossesTrib. to Rock Creek
Location26.0-U.7
RouteCounty Highway 2066
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40511, -95.56854
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 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 traffic335 (2019)
Projected traffic400 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 Trib. to Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 335 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.