US Bridges

US50 HWY over Wild Horse CR Drain

Good

Stafford County, Kansas · 3.07 MI E Edwards Coln · Structure no. 999905000930014

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,873
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 HWY over Wild Horse CR Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US50 HWY over Wild Horse CR Drain in Stafford County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 2,873 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,647 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesUS50 HWY
CrossesWild Horse CR Drain
Location3.07 MI E Edwards Coln
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95639, -98.96583
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,873 (2023)
Projected traffic3,647 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 US50 HWY over Wild Horse CR Drain built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US50 HWY over Wild Horse CR Drain 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US50 HWY over Wild Horse CR Drain carry?

About 2,873 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US50 HWY over Wild Horse CR Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY over Wild Horse CR Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.