US Bridges

CO HWY 5 D.39-1.45 over Five Mile Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · N. of W Leavenworth Tfwy · Structure no. 415400523510987

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,285
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO HWY 5 D.39-1.45 over Five Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO HWY 5 D.39-1.45 over Five Mile Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,285 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,415 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO HWY 5 D.39-1.45
CrossesFive Mile Creek
LocationN. of W Leavenworth Tfwy
RouteCity Street 3510
StateKansas
Coordinates39.28296, -94.94765
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,285 (2007)
Projected traffic1,415 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CO HWY 5 D.39-1.45 over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO HWY 5 D.39-1.45 over Five 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO HWY 5 D.39-1.45 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 1,285 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO HWY 5 D.39-1.45 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns CO HWY 5 D.39-1.45 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.