US Bridges

7th. Street over Fossil Creek

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · East of Fossil in Russell · Structure no. 525000840000C02

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th. Street over Fossil Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 7th. Street over Fossil Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 83 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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Carries7th. Street
CrossesFossil Creek
LocationEast of Fossil in Russell
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89216, -98.85505
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic550 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 7th. Street over Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is 7th. Street over Fossil Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 7th. Street over Fossil Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 7th. Street over Fossil Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 7th. Street over Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.