US Bridges

Rs 33 - SW 50 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah

Good

Pratt County, Kansas · 6.9N of Coats · Structure no. 000000000760030

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 33 - SW 50 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 33 - SW 50 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2046. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 33 - SW 50 Ave
CrossesTrib. S. Fk. Ninnescah
Location6.9N of Coats
RouteCounty Highway 33
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61281, -98.83119
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic230 (2021)
Projected traffic275 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. S. Fk. Ninnescah built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 33 - SW 50 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 33 - SW 50 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 33 - SW 50 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rs 33 - SW 50 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.