US Bridges

Rs 361 NE 50 Ave over Stream

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 0.5N 1.0E of Varner · Structure no. 000000000480270

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 361 NE 50 Ave over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 361 NE 50 Ave over Stream in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 361 NE 50 Ave
CrossesStream
Location0.5N 1.0E of Varner
RouteCounty Highway 361
StateKansas
Coordinates37.72594, -98.02725
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic350 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 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 Rs 361 NE 50 Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 361 NE 50 Ave over Stream 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 361 NE 50 Ave over Stream carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 361 NE 50 Ave over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 361 NE 50 Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.