US Bridges

Rs 1577 37-50-5 over West Shoo Fly Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.2S 3.8E of Corbin · Structure no. 000000000961060

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1577 37-50-5 over West Shoo Fly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1577 37-50-5 over West Shoo Fly Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1577 37-50-5
CrossesWest Shoo Fly Creek
Location1.2S 3.8E of Corbin
RouteCounty Highway 1577
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.10625, -97.47421
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2013)
Projected traffic96 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1577 37-50-5 over West Shoo Fly Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1577 37-50-5 over West 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 1577 37-50-5 over West Shoo Fly Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1577 37-50-5 over West Shoo Fly Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1577 37-50-5 over West Shoo Fly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.