US Bridges

4th. Street over Fossil Creek

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · West of Franklin-Russell · Structure no. 525000840000C05

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th. Street over Fossil Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 4th. Street over Fossil Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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Carries4th. Street
CrossesFossil Creek
LocationWest of Franklin-Russell
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88923, -98.85183
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 and pedestrian
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 4th. Street over Fossil Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th. 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 4th. Street over Fossil Creek carry?

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

How long is 4th. Street over Fossil Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 4th. Street over Fossil Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.