US Bridges

55th S FAU 6050 over Trib. Big Ditch Floodway

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 55THS 0.8 E of 39THW · Structure no. 000000000871141

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,812
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

55th S FAU 6050 over Trib. Big Ditch Floodway is a concrete culvert carrying 55th S FAU 6050 over Trib. Big Ditch Floodway in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,812 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,651 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries55th S FAU 6050
CrossesTrib. Big Ditch Floodway
Location55THS 0.8 E of 39THW
RouteCity Street 6050
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.59333, -97.37503
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,812 (2022)
Projected traffic4,651 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 55th S FAU 6050 over Trib. Big Ditch Floodway built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 55th S FAU 6050 over Trib. Big Ditch Floodway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 55th S FAU 6050 over Trib. Big Ditch Floodway carry?

About 3,812 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 55th S FAU 6050 over Trib. Big Ditch Floodway?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 55th S FAU 6050 over Trib. Big Ditch Floodway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.