US Bridges

5th and Oak over Skunk Run

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · Int. of 5th and Oak · Structure no. 521850300000503

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th and Oak over Skunk Run is a concrete culvert carrying 5th and Oak 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 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries5th and Oak
CrossesSkunk Run
LocationInt. of 5th and Oak
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.61136, -95.26444
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2014)
Projected traffic225 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 and Oak over Skunk Run built?

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

What condition is 5th and Oak 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 and Oak over Skunk Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 5th and Oak over Skunk Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns 5th and Oak over Skunk Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.