US Bridges

Rs 787 50-41-8 over East Shoo Fly Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 4.0N 1.2W of South Haven · Structure no. 000000000960700

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 787 50-41-8 over East Shoo Fly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 787 50-41-8 over East Shoo Fly Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 787 50-41-8
CrossesEast Shoo Fly Creek
Location4.0N 1.2W of South Haven
RouteCounty Highway 787
StateKansas
Coordinates37.11461, -97.42539
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2013)
Projected traffic114 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 50-41-8 over East Shoo Fly Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 787 50-41-8 over East Shoo Fly 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 787 50-41-8 over East Shoo Fly Creek carry?

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

How long is Rs 787 50-41-8 over East Shoo Fly Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 787 50-41-8 over East Shoo Fly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.