US Bridges

US50 HWY over N Branch Kisiwa Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 2.68 MI E Reno Coln · Structure no. 999905000401081

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,432
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 HWY over N Branch Kisiwa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US50 HWY over N Branch Kisiwa Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 136 ft wide.

CarriesUS50 HWY
CrossesN Branch Kisiwa Creek
Location2.68 MI E Reno Coln
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02861, -97.65306
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 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 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 N Branch Kisiwa Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US50 HWY over N Branch Kisiwa 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 N Branch Kisiwa Creek carry?

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

How long is US50 HWY over N Branch Kisiwa Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY over N Branch Kisiwa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.