US Bridges

Local Rd. N-10.4 over Trib. Little Grasshopper

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · 6.0N 0.2E of Effingham · Structure no. 000031027203540

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. N-10.4 over Trib. Little Grasshopper is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. N-10.4 over Trib. Little Grasshopper in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. N-10.4
CrossesTrib. Little Grasshopper
Location6.0N 0.2E of Effingham
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.60924, -95.39203
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2007)
Projected traffic120 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. N-10.4 over Trib. Little Grasshopper built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. N-10.4 over Trib. Little Grasshopper 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. N-10.4 over Trib. Little Grasshopper carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. N-10.4 over Trib. Little Grasshopper?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. N-10.4 over Trib. Little Grasshopper?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.