US Bridges

Local Rd. 5 over Bourbonnais Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 3.5W 0.5N of Rossville · Structure no. 000890961004180

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 5 over Bourbonnais Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 5 over Bourbonnais Creek in Shawnee 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 5
CrossesBourbonnais Creek
Location3.5W 0.5N of Rossville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14404, -96.01706
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic230 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Local Rd. 5 over Bourbonnais Creek built?

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

What condition is Local Rd. 5 over Bourbonnais 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 5 over Bourbonnais Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Local Rd. 5 over Bourbonnais Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 5 over Bourbonnais Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.