US Bridges

Local Rd. 18.4-N.7 over Trib. Independence Creek

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 3.7N 3.0E of Lancaster · Structure no. 000031043003523

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 18.4-N.7 over Trib. Independence Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 18.4-N.7 over Trib. Independence Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 18.4-N.7
CrossesTrib. Independence Creek
Location3.7N 3.0E of Lancaster
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.61882, -95.24613
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2007)
Projected traffic8 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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. 18.4-N.7 over Trib. Independence Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 18.4-N.7 over Trib. Independence 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. 18.4-N.7 over Trib. Independence Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. 18.4-N.7 over Trib. Independence Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 18.4-N.7 over Trib. Independence Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.