US Bridges

N Law RD D.54-1.98 over Five Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 0.6 S of Limit ST · Structure no. 415400523507985

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Law RD D.54-1.98 over Five Mile Creek is a steel culvert carrying N Law RD D.54-1.98 over Five Mile Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN Law RD D.54-1.98
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location0.6 S of Limit ST
RouteCity Street 3507
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.2808, -94.9378
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2007)
Projected traffic440 by 2043
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Law RD D.54-1.98 over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Law RD D.54-1.98 over Five Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does N Law RD D.54-1.98 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N Law RD D.54-1.98 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns N Law RD D.54-1.98 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.