US Bridges

Rs 5023 SE 72nd ST over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · 4.0S 0.1E of Newton · Structure no. 000000000400620

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,044
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 5023 SE 72nd ST over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 5023 SE 72nd ST over Unnamed Stream in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,044 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,390 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 5023 SE 72nd ST
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location4.0S 0.1E of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 5023
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95583, -97.33417
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,044 (2006)
Projected traffic2,390 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 5023 SE 72nd ST over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 5023 SE 72nd ST over Unnamed 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 5023 SE 72nd ST over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 2,044 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 5023 SE 72nd ST over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 5023 SE 72nd ST over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.