US Bridges

Local Rd. 12-D.1 over Trib. Little Stranger Ck

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 6.5W 0.1N of Cummings · Structure no. 000031031003729

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 12-D.1 over Trib. Little Stranger Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 12-D.1 over Trib. Little Stranger Ck in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 12-D.1
CrossesTrib. Little Stranger Ck
Location6.5W 0.1N of Cummings
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.46458, -95.36588
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.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2007)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$265,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 12-D.1 over Trib. Little Stranger Ck built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 12-D.1 over Trib. Little Stranger Ck 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-D.1 over Trib. Little Stranger Ck carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. 12-D.1 over Trib. Little Stranger Ck?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 12-D.1 over Trib. Little Stranger Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.