US Bridges

US50 HWY over Shirley Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Kansas · 11.18 MI E K27 Ejct · Structure no. 999905000380381

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,257
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 HWY over Shirley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US50 HWY over Shirley Creek in Hamilton County, Kansas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 94 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,257 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,303 by 2044. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS50 HWY
CrossesShirley Creek
Location11.18 MI E K27 Ejct
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyHamilton County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.94361, -101.55417
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,257 (2023)
Projected traffic2,303 by 2044
Trucks49%
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 HWY over Shirley Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US50 HWY over Shirley 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US50 HWY over Shirley Creek carry?

About 2,257 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is US50 HWY over Shirley Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY over Shirley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.