US Bridges

SW 50 St. G.0-12.0 over Mead Creek

Good

Kingman County, Kansas · 5.0S 4.2E of Cunningham · Structure no. 000480709106340

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 50 St. G.0-12.0 over Mead Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW 50 St. G.0-12.0 over Mead Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 50 St. G.0-12.0
CrossesMead Creek
Location5.0S 4.2E of Cunningham
RouteCounty Highway 197
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.57247, -98.35496
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SW 50 St. G.0-12.0 over Mead Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 50 St. G.0-12.0 over Mead 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 SW 50 St. G.0-12.0 over Mead Creek carry?

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

How long is SW 50 St. G.0-12.0 over Mead Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SW 50 St. G.0-12.0 over Mead Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.