US Bridges

US50 HWY over Mud Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 6.08 MI E K89 · Structure no. 999905000400531

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,854
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 HWY over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US50 HWY over Mud Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 61 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 6,854 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,363 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 91 ft wide.

CarriesUS50 HWY
CrossesMud Creek
Location6.08 MI E K89
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02806, -97.38806
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,854 (2023)
Projected traffic8,363 by 2044
Trucks22%
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 Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US50 HWY over Mud Creek 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 Mud Creek carry?

About 6,854 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US50 HWY over Mud Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.