US50 HWY over Elm Creek
GoodFord County, Kansas · 0.50 MI W JCT US50/US56 · Structure no. 999905000290201
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,665
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US50 HWY over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US50 HWY over Elm Creek in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 97 years old, older 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 4,665 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,154 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 95 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US50 HWY over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is US50 HWY over Elm 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US50 HWY over Elm Creek carry?
About 4,665 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US50 HWY over Elm Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns US50 HWY over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.