US Bridges

Local Rd. 16.5-F.8 over Stranger Creek

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · Kingman RD 1.2 S 262nd RD · Structure no. 000031039503682

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 16.5-F.8 over Stranger Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local Rd. 16.5-F.8 over Stranger Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 16.5-F.8
CrossesStranger Creek
LocationKingman RD 1.2 S 262nd RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.50372, -95.28195
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 rating6.3 US tons
Inventory rating4.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 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 traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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. 16.5-F.8 over Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 16.5-F.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. 16.5-F.8 over Stranger Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. 16.5-F.8 over Stranger Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 16.5-F.8 over Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.