US Bridges

Local Rd. 4.9-O.2 over Trib. to Grasshopper Ck.

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · 5.2N 1.5E of Muscotah · Structure no. 000031015403509

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 4.9-O.2 over Trib. to Grasshopper Ck. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. 4.9-O.2 over Trib. to Grasshopper Ck. 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 4.9-O.2
CrossesTrib. to Grasshopper Ck.
Location5.2N 1.5E of Muscotah
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.62526, -95.49906
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Local Rd. 4.9-O.2 over Trib. to Grasshopper Ck. built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 4.9-O.2 over Trib. to Grasshopper Ck. 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. 4.9-O.2 over Trib. to Grasshopper Ck. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. 4.9-O.2 over Trib. to Grasshopper Ck.?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 4.9-O.2 over Trib. to Grasshopper Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.