US Bridges

US50 HWY over Spring Creek

Good

Stafford County, Kansas · 9.81 MI E Edwards Coln · Structure no. 999905000930041

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

About this bridge

US50 HWY over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US50 HWY over Spring Creek 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 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS50 HWY
CrossesSpring Creek
Location9.81 MI E Edwards Coln
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95583, -98.84278
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 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 closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 built?

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

What condition is US50 HWY over Spring 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US50 HWY over Spring Creek carry?

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

How long is US50 HWY over Spring Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US50 HWY over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.