US Bridges

Rs 607 NE 50 St. over Stream

FairPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 5.5E of Varner · Structure no. 000000000480500

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 607 NE 50 St. over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 607 NE 50 St. over Stream in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 607 NE 50 St.
CrossesStream
Location5.5E of Varner
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71938, -97.94075
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 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 traffic260 (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 Stream built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 607 NE 50 St. over Stream?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 607 NE 50 St. over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.