US Bridges

US50/US400 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage

Good

Gray County, Kansas · 6.82 MI E Finney Coln · Structure no. 999905000350051

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,551
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50/US400 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US50/US400 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage in Gray County, Kansas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 72 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 5,551 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,640 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 85 ft wide.

CarriesUS50/US400 HWY
CrossesArkansas River Drainage
Location6.82 MI E Finney Coln
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates37.86111, -100.54222
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,551 (2023)
Projected traffic6,640 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/US400 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US50/US400 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage 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/US400 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage carry?

About 5,551 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US50/US400 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US50/US400 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.