US Bridges

Rs 607 NE 50 St. over Spring Creek

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 3.0E of Varner · Structure no. 000000000480480

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 607 NE 50 St. over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 607 NE 50 St. over Spring Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 607 NE 50 St.
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.0E of Varner
RouteCounty Highway 607
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71928, -97.98708
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic230 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 607 NE 50 St. over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 607 NE 50 St. over Spring 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 607 NE 50 St. over Spring Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 607 NE 50 St. over Spring Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 607 NE 50 St. over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.