US Bridges

US-50 HWY over Black Kettle Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 9.83 MI E Reno Coln · Structure no. 999905000400781

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,432
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-50 HWY over Black Kettle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-50 HWY over Black Kettle Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 4,432 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-50 HWY
CrossesBlack Kettle Creek
Location9.83 MI E Reno Coln
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02833, -97.52083
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 US-50 HWY over Black Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-50 HWY over Black Kettle 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 US-50 HWY over Black Kettle Creek carry?

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

How long is US-50 HWY over Black Kettle Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-50 HWY over Black Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.