US Bridges

NW 50 ST over Little Wild Horse Creek.

GoodPosted for load

Stafford County, Kansas · 2.0N 6.4W of ST John · Structure no. 000000000930130

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 50 ST over Little Wild Horse Creek. is a concrete culvert carrying NW 50 ST over Little Wild Horse Creek. in Stafford County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 215 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 50 ST
CrossesLittle Wild Horse Creek.
Location2.0N 6.4W of ST John
RouteCounty Highway 634
StateKansas
Coordinates38.02933, -98.88314
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2021)
Projected traffic260 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NW 50 ST over Little Wild Horse Creek. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is NW 50 ST over Little Wild Horse 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does NW 50 ST over Little Wild Horse Creek. carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW 50 ST over Little Wild Horse Creek.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NW 50 ST over Little Wild Horse Creek.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.