US Bridges

Local Rd. 2-C.6 over Trib. to Elk Creek

GoodPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 0.4S 1.0W of Arrington · Structure no. 000031011003744

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 2-C.6 over Trib. to Elk Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 2-C.6 over Trib. to Elk Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 61 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. 2-C.6
CrossesTrib. to Elk Creek
Location0.4S 1.0W of Arrington
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.45462, -95.55293
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.6 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2007)
Projected traffic7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 2-C.6 over Trib. to Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Local Rd. 2-C.6 over Trib. to Elk 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 Local Rd. 2-C.6 over Trib. to Elk Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. 2-C.6 over Trib. to Elk Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 2-C.6 over Trib. to Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.