US Bridges

Local Rd. A.8-18.9 over Crooked Creek

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · 2.2S 0.4E of Cummings · Structure no. 000031043903782

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. A.8-18.9 over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. A.8-18.9 over Crooked Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. A.8-18.9
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location2.2S 0.4E of Cummings
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.4306, -95.23555
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. A.8-18.9 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. A.8-18.9 over Crooked 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 Local Rd. A.8-18.9 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. A.8-18.9 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. A.8-18.9 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.