US Bridges

K-5 HWY over Little Snell Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 1.25 MI NW Wyandotte Coln · Structure no. 999900500520681

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,358
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-5 HWY over Little Snell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K-5 HWY over Little Snell Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,358 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,017 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesK-5 HWY
CrossesLittle Snell Creek
Location1.25 MI NW Wyandotte Coln
RouteState Highway 5
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.21556, -94.84222
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,358 (2023)
Projected traffic4,017 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 HWY over Little Snell Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-5 HWY over Little Snell 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 HWY over Little Snell Creek carry?

About 2,358 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is K-5 HWY over Little Snell Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns K-5 HWY over Little Snell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.