US Bridges

Local Rd. 2-E.9 over Trib. to Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 1.9N 1.0W of Arrington · Structure no. 000031011003701

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
57 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 2-E.9 over Trib. to Spring Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 2-E.9 over Trib. to Spring Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. 2-E.9
CrossesTrib. to Spring Creek
Location1.9N 1.0W of Arrington
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.48853, -95.55228
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 2-E.9 over Trib. to Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Local Rd. 2-E.9 over Trib. to Spring 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 Local Rd. 2-E.9 over Trib. to Spring Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. 2-E.9 over Trib. to Spring Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 2-E.9 over Trib. to Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.