US Bridges

US-050 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage

Good

Gray County, Kansas · 3.28 MI E K23 · Structure no. 999905000350321

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,590
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-050 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-050 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage in Gray County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,590 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,987 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 302 ft wide.

CarriesUS-050 HWY
CrossesArkansas River Drainage
Location3.28 MI E K23
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79972, -100.29
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width302 ft (92 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,590 (2020)
Projected traffic7,987 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 US-050 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-050 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US-050 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage carry?

About 5,590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-050 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and a deck 302 ft wide.

Who owns US-050 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.