US Bridges

SE 50 A. Y.0-19.9 over Trib. to Chikaskia River

Poor

Kingman County, Kansas · 0.5N 3.0E of Rago · Structure no. 000480745006489

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 50 A. Y.0-19.9 over Trib. to Chikaskia River is a concrete culvert carrying SE 50 A. Y.0-19.9 over Trib. to Chikaskia River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSE 50 A. Y.0-19.9
CrossesTrib. to Chikaskia River
Location0.5N 3.0E of Rago
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.45933, -98.02678
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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$810,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 50 A. Y.0-19.9 over Trib. to Chikaskia River built?

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

What condition is SE 50 A. Y.0-19.9 over Trib. to Chikaskia River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SE 50 A. Y.0-19.9 over Trib. to Chikaskia River carry?

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

How long is SE 50 A. Y.0-19.9 over Trib. to Chikaskia River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SE 50 A. Y.0-19.9 over Trib. to Chikaskia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.