US Bridges

FAU 5800 30-5-45-6 over Harais Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · South Edge of Wellington · Structure no. 000000000961005

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5800 30-5-45-6 over Harais Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 5800 30-5-45-6 over Harais Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 362 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5800 30-5-45-6
CrossesHarais Creek
LocationSouth Edge of Wellington
RouteCity Street 5800
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25348, -97.39222
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2013)
Projected traffic362 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 FAU 5800 30-5-45-6 over Harais Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is FAU 5800 30-5-45-6 over Harais Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5800 30-5-45-6 over Harais Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is FAU 5800 30-5-45-6 over Harais Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5800 30-5-45-6 over Harais Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.