US Bridges

Local Rd. 7.3-L.4 over Little Grasshopper Creek

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 2.3N 4.0E of Muscotah · Structure no. 000031021003567

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 7.3-L.4 over Little Grasshopper Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local Rd. 7.3-L.4 over Little Grasshopper Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 7.3-L.4
CrossesLittle Grasshopper Creek
Location2.3N 4.0E of Muscotah
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.58526, -95.45202
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$370,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 7.3-L.4 over Little Grasshopper Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 7.3-L.4 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. 7.3-L.4 over Little Grasshopper Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. 7.3-L.4 over Little Grasshopper Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 7.3-L.4 over Little Grasshopper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.