US Bridges

50 Road over Stream

Fair

Haskell County, Kansas · 13.0N 8.0E of Sublette · Structure no. 000410453206200

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

50 Road over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying 50 Road over Stream in Haskell County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries50 Road
CrossesStream
Location13.0N 8.0E of Sublette
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHaskell County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67833, -100.68375
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 50 Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is 50 Road over Stream 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 50 Road over Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 50 Road over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 50 Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.