US Bridges

Rs 37 50th Road over Trib. to Ash Creek

Good

Pawnee County, Kansas · 0.5S of Pawnee Rock · Structure no. 000000000730030

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 37 50th Road over Trib. to Ash Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 37 50th Road over Trib. to Ash Creek in Pawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRs 37 50th Road
CrossesTrib. to Ash Creek
Location0.5S of Pawnee Rock
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateKansas
Coordinates38.25744, -98.98646
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic95 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 37 50th Road over Trib. to Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 37 50th Road over Trib. to Ash 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 37 50th Road over Trib. to Ash Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 37 50th Road over Trib. to Ash Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 37 50th Road over Trib. to Ash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.