US Bridges

Rs 501 - SE 60 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah

GoodPosted for load

Pratt County, Kansas · 6.0E 1.9S of Pratt · Structure no. 000000000760140

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 501 - SE 60 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 501 - SE 60 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 501 - SE 60 Ave
CrossesTrib. S. Fk. Ninnescah
Location6.0E 1.9S of Pratt
RouteCounty Highway 501
CountyPratt County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61677, -98.62959
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2021)
Projected traffic215 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 501 - SE 60 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 501 - SE 60 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 501 - SE 60 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 501 - SE 60 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Rs 501 - SE 60 Ave over Trib. S. Fk. Ninnescah?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.