US50 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek
GoodStafford County, Kansas · 10.92 MI E Edwards Coln · Structure no. 999905000930051
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 366 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,124
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US50 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US50 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek in Stafford County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US50 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is US50 HWY over Rattlesnake 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 Rattlesnake Creek carry?
About 2,124 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.
How long is US50 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek?
The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US50 HWY over Rattlesnake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.