US Bridges

Rs 5028 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 1.5N 4.9E of Ladysmith · Structure no. 000000000140660

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 5028 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 5028 over Stream in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 85 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 5028
CrossesStream
Location1.5N 4.9E of Ladysmith
RouteCounty Highway 5028
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.29327, -97.09333
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 5028 over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Rs 5028 over Stream 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 5028 over Stream carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Rs 5028 over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Rs 5028 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.