US Bridges

Rs 988 SW 50 Ave over Sand Creek

GoodPosted for load

Kingman County, Kansas · 2.5W of Spivey · Structure no. 000000000480600

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
337 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 988 SW 50 Ave over Sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 988 SW 50 Ave over Sand Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRs 988 SW 50 Ave
CrossesSand Creek
Location2.5W of Spivey
RouteCounty Highway 988
StateKansas
Coordinates37.44383, -98.20881
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2021)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 988 SW 50 Ave over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 988 SW 50 Ave over Sand 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 988 SW 50 Ave over Sand Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 988 SW 50 Ave over Sand Creek?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 988 SW 50 Ave over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.