US Bridges

W Lv Trw D.35-1.38 over Five Mile Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · NW of Co. Highway 5 · Structure no. 515400520000988

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,550
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Lv Trw D.35-1.38 over Five Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Lv Trw D.35-1.38 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 5,550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,105 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Lv Trw D.35-1.38
CrossesFive Mile Creek
LocationNW of Co. Highway 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.28341, -94.949
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 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 traffic6,105 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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.35-1.38 over Five Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is W Lv Trw D.35-1.38 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W Lv Trw D.35-1.38 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 5,550 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is W Lv Trw D.35-1.38 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m).

Who owns W Lv Trw D.35-1.38 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.