US Bridges

US50 HWY over Sand Creek

Fair

Reno County, Kansas · 1.47 MI NE Wjct K61 · Structure no. 999905000780091

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

About this bridge

US50 HWY over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US50 HWY over Sand Creek 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 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS50 HWY
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.47 MI NE Wjct K61
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.00389, -98.02
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.3 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 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 Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is US50 HWY over Sand Creek 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 Sand Creek carry?

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

How long is US50 HWY over Sand Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.