US Bridges

5th. Street over Trib. to Rock Creek

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · East of Christie St. · Structure no. 529450160000001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th. Street over Trib. to Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 5th. Street over Trib. to Rock Creek in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries5th. Street
CrossesTrib. to Rock Creek
LocationEast of Christie St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39411, -95.608
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 5th. Street over Trib. to Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th. Street over Trib. to Rock 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 2024.

How much traffic does 5th. Street over Trib. to Rock Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 5th. Street over Trib. to Rock Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 5th. Street over Trib. to Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.