US Bridges

Local Rd. 12-I.8 over Stranger Creek

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 1.8N 2.0E of Effingham · Structure no. 000031031003622

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 12-I.8 over Stranger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 12-I.8 over Stranger Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 12-I.8
CrossesStranger Creek
Location1.8N 2.0E of Effingham
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.54739, -95.36472
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating5.5 US tons
Inventory rating3.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$305,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 12-I.8 over Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 12-I.8 over 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. 12-I.8 over Stranger Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. 12-I.8 over Stranger Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 12-I.8 over Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.