US Bridges

Minor Col 18-F.2 over Stranger Creek

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · 2.2N 0.5 W of Cummings · Structure no. 000031043003688

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor Col 18-F.2 over Stranger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Minor Col 18-F.2 over Stranger Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMinor Col 18-F.2
CrossesStranger Creek
Location2.2N 0.5 W of Cummings
RouteCounty Highway 307
StateKansas
Coordinates39.49356, -95.25402
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2007)
Projected traffic37 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Minor Col 18-F.2 over Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor Col 18-F.2 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Minor Col 18-F.2 over Stranger Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Minor Col 18-F.2 over Stranger Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Minor Col 18-F.2 over Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.