US Bridges

10th Ave D.51-2.50 over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Leavenworth County, Kansas · Tenth Ave. S of Gatewood · Structure no. 415400523513851

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,105
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Ave D.51-2.50 over Five Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 10th Ave D.51-2.50 over Five Mile Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 7,105 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,815 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries10th Ave D.51-2.50
CrossesFive Mile Creek
LocationTenth Ave. S of Gatewood
RouteCity Street 3513
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.28064, -94.92787
Functional classUrban Collector

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,105 (2007)
Projected traffic7,815 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10th Ave D.51-2.50 over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th Ave D.51-2.50 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 10th Ave D.51-2.50 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 7,105 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 10th Ave D.51-2.50 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns 10th Ave D.51-2.50 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.