US Bridges

Local Rd. 50 over Trib. to Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 1.5E 4.0S of Maple Hill · Structure no. 000990963004347

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 50 over Trib. to Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Local Rd. 50 over Trib. to Dry Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 5 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 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 50
CrossesTrib. to Dry Creek
Location1.5E 4.0S of Maple Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02067, -96.00182
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2013)
Projected traffic16 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 50 over Trib. to Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 50 over Trib. to Dry 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 50 over Trib. to Dry Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 50 over Trib. to Dry Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 50 over Trib. to Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.