US Bridges

Rs 8 50th RD over Branch Buffalo Creek

FairPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 002 4.0E of Rose · Structure no. 000000001040002

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 8 50th RD over Branch Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 8 50th RD over Branch Buffalo Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, 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 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 8 50th RD
CrossesBranch Buffalo Creek
Location002 4.0E of Rose
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79128, -95.61739
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2019)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 8 50th RD over Branch Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 8 50th RD over Branch Buffalo 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 8 50th RD over Branch Buffalo Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rs 8 50th RD over Branch Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 8 50th RD over Branch Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.