US Bridges

Local Rd. E.5-14.3 over Trib. to Stranger Creek

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · 2.5S 0.7W of Farmington · Structure no. 000031035403705

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. E.5-14.3 over Trib. to Stranger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. E.5-14.3 over Trib. to Stranger Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. E.5-14.3
CrossesTrib. to Stranger Creek
Location2.5S 0.7W of Farmington
RouteCounty Highway 1146
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.4849, -95.32062
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2007)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks1%
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. E.5-14.3 over Trib. to Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. E.5-14.3 over Trib. to Stranger Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. E.5-14.3 over Trib. to Stranger Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. E.5-14.3 over Trib. to Stranger Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. E.5-14.3 over Trib. to Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.