US Bridges

Rs 702 over Stranger Creek

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · 1.5N 1.3W of Potter · Structure no. 000000000030310

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
356 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 702 over Stranger Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 702 over Stranger Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 356 ft (108.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 702
CrossesStranger Creek
Location1.5N 1.3W of Potter
RouteCounty Highway 702
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.44775, -95.16195
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck24 ft (7.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2007)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rs 702 over Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 702 over Stranger 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 702 over Stranger Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 702 over Stranger Creek?

The structure is 356 ft (108.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 702 over Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.