US Bridges

Local Rd. 4.5-J.1 over Little Grasshopper Creek

Fair

Atchison County, Kansas · 1.0E of Muscotah · Structure no. 000031015503609

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 4.5-J.1 over Little Grasshopper Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 4.5-J.1 over Little Grasshopper Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 4.5-J.1
CrossesLittle Grasshopper Creek
Location1.0E of Muscotah
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.55262, -95.50601
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 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 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$370,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 4.5-J.1 over Little Grasshopper Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Local Rd. 4.5-J.1 over Little 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 Local Rd. 4.5-J.1 over Little Grasshopper Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. 4.5-J.1 over Little Grasshopper Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 4.5-J.1 over Little Grasshopper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.