US Bridges

Local Rd. 19-G.6 over Trib. to Stranger Creek

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 2.0W of Parnell · Structure no. 000031045003664

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 19-G.6 over Trib. to Stranger Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Local Rd. 19-G.6 over Trib. to Stranger Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 19-G.6
CrossesTrib. to Stranger Creek
Location2.0W of Parnell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.51569, -95.23528
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.1 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2007)
Projected traffic7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 19-G.6 over Trib. to Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 19-G.6 over Trib. to 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. 19-G.6 over Trib. to Stranger Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. 19-G.6 over Trib. to Stranger Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 19-G.6 over Trib. to Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.