US50 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage
GoodKearny County, Kansas · 12.22 MI E Hamilton Coln · Structure no. 999905000470041
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,242
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US50 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US50 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 76 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 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 83 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US50 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is US50 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage 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 Drainage carry?
About 3,242 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US50 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns US50 HWY over Sand Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.