US Bridges

Loring Ave. over Little Kaw Creek

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.3 M North of Kreider · Structure no. 503001050000005

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,020
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loring Ave. over Little Kaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Loring Ave. over Little Kaw Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 103 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,020 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLoring Ave.
CrossesLittle Kaw Creek
Location0.3 M North of Kreider
RouteCounty Highway 2615
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02512, -94.89951
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,020 (2018)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Loring Ave. over Little Kaw Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Loring Ave. over Little Kaw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Loring Ave. over Little Kaw Creek carry?

About 2,020 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Loring Ave. over Little Kaw Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Loring Ave. over Little Kaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.