US Bridges

US50 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage

Good

Stafford County, Kansas · 8.01 MI E Edwards Coln · Structure no. 999905000930031

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,124
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US50 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage in Stafford County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,124 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesUS50 HWY
CrossesSpring Creek Drainage
Location8.01 MI E Edwards Coln
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95611, -98.87556
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,124 (2023)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2044
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure2
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 Spring Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US50 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage 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 Spring Creek Drainage carry?

About 2,124 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is US50 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY over Spring Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.