US Bridges

Rs 702 over Stranger Creek

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · 0.5W of Potter · Structure no. 000000000030320

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 702 over Stranger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 702 over Stranger Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRs 702
CrossesStranger Creek
Location0.5W of Potter
RouteCounty Highway 702
StateKansas
Coordinates39.43218, -95.14921
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2007)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 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 2003, making it 22 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 144 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 702 over Stranger Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 702 over Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.