US Bridges

WB US50 over Cow Creek

Good

Reno County, Kansas · 0.49 MI E Ejct K-61 · Structure no. 999905000781411

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,807
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB US50 over Cow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying WB US50 over Cow Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 2,807 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,227 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesWB US50
CrossesCow Creek
Location0.49 MI E Ejct K-61
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02889, -97.89417
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,807 (2023)
Projected traffic3,227 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 WB US50 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB US50 over Cow 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 WB US50 over Cow Creek carry?

About 2,807 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is WB US50 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns WB US50 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.