US Bridges

US50 HWY over Little Coon Creek

Fair

Ford County, Kansas · 6.14 MI E Clark(bellefont · Structure no. 999905000290191

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,181
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 HWY over Little Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US50 HWY over Little Coon Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 5,181 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,708 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS50 HWY
CrossesLittle Coon Creek
Location6.14 MI E Clark(bellefont
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyFord County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.875, -99.64639
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,181 (2023)
Projected traffic6,708 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US50 HWY over Little Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US50 HWY over Little Coon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US50 HWY over Little Coon Creek carry?

About 5,181 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US50 HWY over Little Coon Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY over Little Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.