SE 50 RD over Bluff Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarper County, Kansas · 3.0E of Bluff City · Structure no. 000390767007027
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SE 50 RD over Bluff Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 50 RD over Bluff Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SE 50 RD over Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SE 50 RD over Bluff Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does SE 50 RD over Bluff Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SE 50 RD over Bluff Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SE 50 RD over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.