US Bridges

Local Rd. 5.0-F.5 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 2.5N 2.0E of Arrington · Structure no. 000031017003685

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 5.0-F.5 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 5.0-F.5 over Stream in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 5.0-F.5
CrossesStream
Location2.5N 2.0E of Arrington
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50097, -95.49692
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2007)
Projected traffic45 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 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. 5.0-F.5 over Stream built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 5.0-F.5 over Stream 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. 5.0-F.5 over Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. 5.0-F.5 over Stream?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 5.0-F.5 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.