US Bridges

US50 HWY over Sugar Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · JCT K14/US50 · Structure no. 999905000780041

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,016
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 HWY over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US50 HWY over Sugar Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2005, 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.

It carries about 3,016 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,077 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 225 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS50 HWY
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationJCT K14/US50
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates37.985, -98.17833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width225 ft (68.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,016 (2023)
Projected traffic3,077 by 2044
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US50 HWY over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US50 HWY over Sugar 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US50 HWY over Sugar Creek carry?

About 3,016 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is US50 HWY over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 225 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.