US Bridges

Rs 33 - SW 50 Ave over Trib. E. Br. of Elm Ck.

FairPosted for load

Pratt County, Kansas · S.W. Cor. of Coats · Structure no. 000000000760010

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 33 - SW 50 Ave over Trib. E. Br. of Elm Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 33 - SW 50 Ave over Trib. E. Br. of Elm Ck. in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 33 - SW 50 Ave
CrossesTrib. E. Br. of Elm Ck.
LocationS.W. Cor. of Coats
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyPratt County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50939, -98.82956
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic95 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Rs 33 - SW 50 Ave over Trib. E. Br. of Elm Ck. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 33 - SW 50 Ave over Trib. E. Br. of Elm Ck. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 33 - SW 50 Ave over Trib. E. Br. of Elm Ck. carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 33 - SW 50 Ave over Trib. E. Br. of Elm Ck.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 33 - SW 50 Ave over Trib. E. Br. of Elm Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.