US Bridges

K-5 Highway over 7 Mile Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 1.65 Miles SE US-73 · Structure no. 999900500520561

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,308
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-5 Highway over 7 Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying K-5 Highway over 7 Mile Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 50 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 2,308 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,782 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesK-5 Highway
Crosses7 Mile Creek
Location1.65 Miles SE US-73
RouteState Highway 5
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.26167, -94.88139
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,308 (2023)
Projected traffic3,782 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-5 Highway over 7 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is K-5 Highway over 7 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K-5 Highway over 7 Mile Creek carry?

About 2,308 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K-5 Highway over 7 Mile Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns K-5 Highway over 7 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.