US Bridges

Redbud over Trib. to Little Arkansas

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Redbud @ 5th St. N. · Structure no. 528550870000005

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redbud over Trib. to Little Arkansas is a concrete culvert carrying Redbud over Trib. to Little Arkansas in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 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, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRedbud
CrossesTrib. to Little Arkansas
LocationRedbud @ 5th St. N.
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.83967, -97.38232
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2012)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Redbud over Trib. to Little Arkansas built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redbud over Trib. to Little Arkansas 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Redbud over Trib. to Little Arkansas carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Redbud over Trib. to Little Arkansas?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Redbud over Trib. to Little Arkansas?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.