US Bridges

SE 50 A. Y.0-12.5 over Sand Creek

Fair

Kingman County, Kansas · 3.0N 2.0W of Belmont · Structure no. 000480745006345

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 50 A. Y.0-12.5 over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE 50 A. Y.0-12.5 over Sand Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSE 50 A. Y.0-12.5
CrossesSand Creek
Location3.0N 2.0W of Belmont
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56822, -98.02653
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 SE 50 A. Y.0-12.5 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 50 A. Y.0-12.5 over Sand Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SE 50 A. Y.0-12.5 over Sand Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE 50 A. Y.0-12.5 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SE 50 A. Y.0-12.5 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.