US Bridges

Rs 1288 over Grasshopper Creek

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 2.5S 1.1E of Kennekuk · Structure no. 000000000030340

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1288 over Grasshopper Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 1288 over Grasshopper Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 156 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1288
CrossesGrasshopper Creek
Location2.5S 1.1E of Kennekuk
RouteCounty Highway 1288
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.60926, -95.51995
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2007)
Projected traffic156 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1288 over Grasshopper Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1288 over Grasshopper 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 1288 over Grasshopper Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rs 1288 over Grasshopper Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1288 over Grasshopper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.