US Bridges

Rs 24 over Stranger Creek

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 0.5S of Farmington · Structure no. 000000000030200

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 24 over Stranger Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Rs 24 over Stranger Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 24
CrossesStranger Creek
Location0.5S of Farmington
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.5113, -95.3101
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2007)
Projected traffic104 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$480,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 24 over Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Rs 24 over Stranger 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 24 over Stranger Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rs 24 over Stranger Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 24 over Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.