US Bridges

50 Road (rs 271) over Smoky Hill River

Good

Gove County, Kansas · 14.6S 2.3E of Gove · Structure no. 000000000320060

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

50 Road (rs 271) over Smoky Hill River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 50 Road (rs 271) over Smoky Hill River in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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Carries50 Road (rs 271)
CrossesSmoky Hill River
Location14.6S 2.3E of Gove
RouteCounty Highway 271
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.74876, -100.44811
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 50 Road (rs 271) over Smoky Hill River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 50 Road (rs 271) over Smoky Hill River 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 2024.

How much traffic does 50 Road (rs 271) over Smoky Hill River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 50 Road (rs 271) over Smoky Hill River?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 50 Road (rs 271) over Smoky Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.