US Bridges

Local Rd. 6.4-K.9 over Little Grasshopper Creek

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · 1.9N 3.0E of Muscotah · Structure no. 000031019003581

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 6.4-K.9 over Little Grasshopper Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 6.4-K.9 over Little Grasshopper Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 6.4-K.9
CrossesLittle Grasshopper Creek
Location1.9N 3.0E of Muscotah
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.57754, -95.4707
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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. 6.4-K.9 over Little Grasshopper Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 6.4-K.9 over Little Grasshopper 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. 6.4-K.9 over Little Grasshopper Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. 6.4-K.9 over Little Grasshopper Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 6.4-K.9 over Little Grasshopper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.