US Bridges

Local Rd. 12-G.2 over Trib. to Stranger Creek

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 0.8S 2.0E of Effingham · Structure no. 000031031003668

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 12-G.2 over Trib. to Stranger Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Local Rd. 12-G.2 over Trib. to Stranger Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 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. 12-G.2
CrossesTrib. to Stranger Creek
Location0.8S 2.0E of Effingham
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50972, -95.36534
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic30 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. 12-G.2 over Trib. to Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 12-G.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. 12-G.2 over Trib. to Stranger Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. 12-G.2 over Trib. to Stranger Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 12-G.2 over Trib. to Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.