US Bridges

FAU 5450 over Trib. to Shunganunga Ck.

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Shawnee County, Kansas · 5.5 S US 24 1.9W US75 · Structure no. 000000000890265

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,580
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5450 over Trib. to Shunganunga Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 5450 over Trib. to Shunganunga Ck. in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 10,580 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5450
CrossesTrib. to Shunganunga Ck.
Location5.5 S US 24 1.9W US75
RouteCity Street 5450
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01444, -95.77894
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,580 (2020)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAU 5450 over Trib. to Shunganunga Ck. built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5450 over Trib. to Shunganunga Ck. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 5450 over Trib. to Shunganunga Ck. carry?

About 10,580 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5450 over Trib. to Shunganunga Ck.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns FAU 5450 over Trib. to Shunganunga Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.