US Bridges

NW Docking Rd. 54 over Tr. Little Soldier Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 5.5N & 2.0E Silver Lake · Structure no. 000890975004124

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Docking Rd. 54 over Tr. Little Soldier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW Docking Rd. 54 over Tr. Little Soldier Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNW Docking Rd. 54
CrossesTr. Little Soldier Creek
Location5.5N & 2.0E Silver Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18195, -95.88712
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (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 traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NW Docking Rd. 54 over Tr. Little Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Docking Rd. 54 over Tr. Little Soldier 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 NW Docking Rd. 54 over Tr. Little Soldier Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NW Docking Rd. 54 over Tr. Little Soldier Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns NW Docking Rd. 54 over Tr. Little Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.