US Bridges

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

Fair

Coffey County, Kansas · 26.7-W.3 · Structure no. 000000000160600

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
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 culvert carrying Old HWY.50|RS2066 over Trib. to Rock Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld HWY.50|RS2066
CrossesTrib. to Rock Creek
Location26.7-W.3
RouteCounty Highway 2066
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41545, -95.54053
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 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 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 Old HWY.50|RS2066 over Trib. to Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY.50|RS2066 over Trib. to Rock 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 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 (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.