US Bridges

R-75 Alexander RD over Kent Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 1.0S 5.5W of Linwood · Structure no. 000521055504400

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R-75 Alexander RD over Kent Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying R-75 Alexander RD over Kent Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesR-75 Alexander RD
CrossesKent Creek
Location1.0S 5.5W of Linwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98596, -95.14055
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2024)
Projected traffic82 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 R-75 Alexander RD over Kent Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is R-75 Alexander RD over Kent 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does R-75 Alexander RD over Kent Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is R-75 Alexander RD over Kent Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns R-75 Alexander RD over Kent Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.