US Bridges

50 W over Spring Brook Creek

PoorPosted for load

Sheridan County, Kansas · 10.9S 5.0W of Hoxie · Structure no. 000900477004104

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

50 W over Spring Brook Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 50 W over Spring Brook Creek in Sheridan County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries50 W
CrossesSpring Brook Creek
Location10.9S 5.0W of Hoxie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySheridan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.2, -100.53583
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 50 W over Spring Brook Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 50 W over Spring Brook Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does 50 W over Spring Brook Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 50 W over Spring Brook Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 50 W over Spring Brook Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.