US Bridges

SE 50 RD over Spring Branch Creek

FairPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 0.5N 2.1E of Bluff City · Structure no. 000390765107020

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 50 RD over Spring Branch Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 50 RD over Spring Branch Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 30 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 50 RD
CrossesSpring Branch Creek
Location0.5N 2.1E of Bluff City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08133, -97.83519
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.2 US tons
Inventory rating4.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$132,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 50 RD over Spring Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 50 RD over Spring Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SE 50 RD over Spring Branch Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is SE 50 RD over Spring Branch Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SE 50 RD over Spring Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.