US Bridges

US50 HWY over Red Rock Creek Drainage

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 0.32 MI NE Wjct K61 · Structure no. 999905000780081

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,663
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 HWY over Red Rock Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US50 HWY over Red Rock Creek Drainage in Reno 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.

It carries about 3,663 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,737 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS50 HWY
CrossesRed Rock Creek Drainage
Location0.32 MI NE Wjct K61
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates37.99444, -98.03722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,663 (2023)
Projected traffic3,737 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Red Rock Creek Drainage built?

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

What condition is US50 HWY over Red Rock Creek Drainage 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US50 HWY over Red Rock Creek Drainage carry?

About 3,663 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US50 HWY over Red Rock Creek Drainage?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY over Red Rock Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.