US Bridges

US50 HWY over Sand Creek

Good

Kearny County, Kansas · 10.80 MI E Hamilton Coln · Structure no. 999905000470031

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,242
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 HWY over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US50 HWY over Sand Creek in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 87 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 3,242 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,374 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 90 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS50 HWY
CrossesSand Creek
Location10.80 MI E Hamilton Coln
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyKearny County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.94389, -101.34361
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,242 (2023)
Projected traffic3,374 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US50 HWY over Sand 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US50 HWY over Sand Creek carry?

About 3,242 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US50 HWY over Sand Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.