US Bridges

W Lv Trw D.45-1.45 over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Leavenworth County, Kansas · SE of Co. Highway 5 · Structure no. 515400520000986

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,550
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Lv Trw D.45-1.45 over Five Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Lv Trw D.45-1.45 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 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 5,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,050 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW Lv Trw D.45-1.45
CrossesFive Mile Creek
LocationSE of Co. Highway 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.28196, -94.94752
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,550 (2007)
Projected traffic6,050 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Lv Trw D.45-1.45 over Five Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is W Lv Trw D.45-1.45 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does W Lv Trw D.45-1.45 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 5,550 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W Lv Trw D.45-1.45 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns W Lv Trw D.45-1.45 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.