US Bridges

Marion C.56-3.67 over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Leavenworth County, Kansas · Marion W of 2nd Street · Structure no. 415400523514966

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion C.56-3.67 over Five Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Marion C.56-3.67 over Five Mile Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,420 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarion C.56-3.67
CrossesFive Mile Creek
LocationMarion W of 2nd Street
RouteCity Street 3514
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.29512, -94.90617
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic2,200 (2007)
Projected traffic2,420 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Marion C.56-3.67 over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion C.56-3.67 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 Marion C.56-3.67 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Marion C.56-3.67 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Marion C.56-3.67 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.