US Bridges

Rs 787 50-39-5 over Middle Shoo Fly Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 4.5N 2.5W of South Haven · Structure no. 000000000960690

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 787 50-39-5 over Middle Shoo Fly Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 787 50-39-5 over Middle Shoo Fly Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 787 50-39-5
CrossesMiddle Shoo Fly Creek
Location4.5N 2.5W of South Haven
RouteCounty Highway 787
StateKansas
Coordinates37.11419, -97.44697
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2013)
Projected traffic66 by 2043
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 Rs 787 50-39-5 over Middle Shoo Fly Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 787 50-39-5 over Middle Shoo Fly Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 787 50-39-5 over Middle Shoo Fly Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 787 50-39-5 over Middle Shoo Fly Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 787 50-39-5 over Middle Shoo Fly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.