US Bridges

Rs 607 NE 50 St. over Stream

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 6.5E of Varner · Structure no. 000000000480510

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
395
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 1970, so it is 55 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 607 NE 50 St.
CrossesStream
Location6.5E of Varner
RouteCounty Highway 607
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71942, -97.92217
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2021)
Projected traffic290 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 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 607 NE 50 St. 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 607 NE 50 St. over Stream carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 607 NE 50 St. over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.