US Bridges

US50 HWY over Black Kettle Creek Drg.

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 0.09 Mi. W. of K-89 · Structure no. 999905000400491

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,874
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 HWY over Black Kettle Creek Drg. is a concrete culvert carrying US50 HWY over Black Kettle Creek Drg. in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 97 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,874 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,279 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesUS50 HWY
CrossesBlack Kettle Creek Drg.
Location0.09 Mi. W. of K-89
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02833, -97.50167
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,874 (2023)
Projected traffic5,279 by 2044
Trucks30%
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 Black Kettle Creek Drg. built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is US50 HWY over Black Kettle Creek Drg. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US50 HWY over Black Kettle Creek Drg. carry?

About 4,874 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US50 HWY over Black Kettle Creek Drg.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY over Black Kettle Creek Drg.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.