US Bridges

LB-2 147th Street over Trib. to Nine Mile Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · .1 N of Mcintyre on 147th · Structure no. 000000000520510

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
694
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LB-2 147th Street over Trib. to Nine Mile Creek is a steel culvert carrying LB-2 147th Street over Trib. to Nine Mile Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 694 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLB-2 147th Street
CrossesTrib. to Nine Mile Creek
Location.1 N of Mcintyre on 147th
RouteCity Street 2177
StateKansas
Coordinates39.21711, -94.91907
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic694 (2006)
Projected traffic730 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 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 LB-2 147th Street over Trib. to Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is LB-2 147th Street over Trib. to Nine Mile 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LB-2 147th Street over Trib. to Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 694 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is LB-2 147th Street over Trib. to Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m).

Who owns LB-2 147th Street over Trib. to Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.