US Bridges

Local Rd. 11-F.2 over Trib. to Stranger Creek

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 1.8S 1.0E of Effingham · Structure no. 000031029003688

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 11-F.2 over Trib. to Stranger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. 11-F.2 over Trib. to Stranger Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 6 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 11-F.2
CrossesTrib. to Stranger Creek
Location1.8S 1.0E of Effingham
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.49579, -95.3842
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 11-F.2 over Trib. to Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 11-F.2 over Trib. to Stranger 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. 11-F.2 over Trib. to Stranger Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. 11-F.2 over Trib. to Stranger Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 11-F.2 over Trib. to Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.