US Bridges

Laurel S. FAU 2004 over Stream; No. 820

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 50FT. E. of 21st. St. · Structure no. 413550632004820

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel S. FAU 2004 over Stream; No. 820 is a concrete culvert carrying Laurel S. FAU 2004 over Stream; No. 820 in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 95 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel S. FAU 2004
CrossesStream; No. 820
Location50FT. E. of 21st. St.
RouteCity Street 2004
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.22551, -95.72438
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2007)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel S. FAU 2004 over Stream; No. 820 built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Laurel S. FAU 2004 over Stream; No. 820 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Laurel S. FAU 2004 over Stream; No. 820 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Laurel S. FAU 2004 over Stream; No. 820?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel S. FAU 2004 over Stream; No. 820?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.