US Bridges

50 Road over Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Gove County, Kansas · 5.8N 2.0E of Gove · Structure no. 000320485004322

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

50 Road over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 50 Road over Big Creek in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries50 Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location5.8N 2.0E of Gove
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04355, -100.44536
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 50 Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 50 Road over Big 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 50 Road over Big Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 50 Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 50 Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.