US Bridges

US50/US400 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage

Good

Gray County, Kansas · 3.87 MI W K23 · Structure no. 999905000350071

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,746
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 1955 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 5,746 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,294 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 110 ft wide.

CarriesUS50/US400 HWY
CrossesArkansas River Drainage
Location3.87 MI W K23
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81444, -100.41778
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,746 (2023)
Projected traffic7,294 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
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 1955, making it 70 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 5,746 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns US50/US400 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.