US Bridges

US50 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Drn

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 9.19 MI E Reno Coln · Structure no. 999905000400471

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,432
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Drn is a concrete culvert carrying US50 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Drn in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 95 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 6 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 4,432 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS50 HWY
CrossesLittle Arkansas Riv Drn
Location9.19 MI E Reno Coln
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02833, -97.53333
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,432 (2023)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Little Arkansas Riv Drn built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is US50 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Drn 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US50 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Drn carry?

About 4,432 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US50 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Drn?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY over Little Arkansas Riv Drn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.