US Bridges

Rs 1592 over Straight Creek

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · 3.0N of Larkinburg · Structure no. 000000000030450

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1592 over Straight Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1592 over Straight Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 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 1592
CrossesStraight Creek
Location3.0N of Larkinburg
RouteCounty Highway 1592
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50525, -95.57014
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2007)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 1592 over Straight Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1592 over Straight 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 1592 over Straight Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Rs 1592 over Straight Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1592 over Straight Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.