US Bridges

5th Street over Skunk Run

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · At NE Corner of Park · Structure no. 521850300000501

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,385
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Street over Skunk Run is a concrete culvert carrying 5th Street over Skunk Run in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,385 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,662 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries5th Street
CrossesSkunk Run
LocationAt NE Corner of Park
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.61102, -95.26725
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,385 (2014)
Projected traffic1,662 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Skunk Run built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Street over Skunk Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 5th Street over Skunk Run carry?

About 1,385 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 5th Street over Skunk Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Street over Skunk Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.