US Bridges

US 50 963.6-519.0 over Dry Creek

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Lyon County, Kansas · 9.0E of Emporia · Structure no. 000000000560790

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 963.6-519.0 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 50 963.6-519.0 over Dry Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 605 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50 963.6-519.0
CrossesDry Creek
Location9.0E of Emporia
RouteCounty Highway 2066
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41211, -95.99336
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2007)
Projected traffic630 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$468,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 963.6-519.0 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 963.6-519.0 over Dry 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 963.6-519.0 over Dry Creek carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50 963.6-519.0 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 963.6-519.0 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.