US Bridges

K5 HWY over Marshall Creek

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Wyandotte County, Kansas · 1.49 MI E of I-435 · Structure no. 999900501052851

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,634
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K5 HWY over Marshall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K5 HWY over Marshall Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,634 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,152 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 212 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesK5 HWY
CrossesMarshall Creek
Location1.49 MI E of I-435
RouteState Highway 5
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14306, -94.79167
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width212 ft (64.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,634 (2023)
Projected traffic7,152 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 K5 HWY over Marshall Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is K5 HWY over Marshall 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 K5 HWY over Marshall Creek carry?

About 5,634 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is K5 HWY over Marshall Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 212 ft wide.

Who owns K5 HWY over Marshall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.