US Bridges

N Louisiana Street over Naismith Creek

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 0.05 MI N of K-10 · Structure no. 415350233229007

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,050
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Louisiana Street over Naismith Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Louisiana Street over Naismith Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 14,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,050 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Louisiana Street
CrossesNaismith Creek
Location0.05 MI N of K-10
RouteCity Street 3229
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92843, -95.24208
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,050 (2015)
Projected traffic15,050 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N Louisiana Street over Naismith Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Louisiana Street over Naismith 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N Louisiana Street over Naismith Creek carry?

About 14,050 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Louisiana Street over Naismith Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns N Louisiana Street over Naismith Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.