US Bridges

K-5 HWY over Sevenmile Creek Drainage

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 2.97 MI NW Wyandotte Coln · Structure no. 999900500520691

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

About this bridge

K-5 HWY over Sevenmile Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K-5 HWY over Sevenmile Creek Drainage 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesK-5 HWY
CrossesSevenmile Creek Drainage
Location2.97 MI NW Wyandotte Coln
RouteState Highway 5
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.22444, -94.86278
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
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 Sevenmile Creek Drainage built?

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

What condition is K-5 HWY over Sevenmile Creek Drainage 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 Sevenmile Creek Drainage carry?

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

How long is K-5 HWY over Sevenmile Creek Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns K-5 HWY over Sevenmile Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.