US Bridges

Local Rd. 22.3-L.7 over Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Atchison County, Kansas · 2.0N 2.3W of Atchison · Structure no. 000031049903563

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 22.3-L.7 over Deer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local Rd. 22.3-L.7 over Deer Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 22.3-L.7
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.0N 2.3W of Atchison
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.58975, -95.17302
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 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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 traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic25 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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. 22.3-L.7 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 22.3-L.7 over Deer 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. 22.3-L.7 over Deer Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. 22.3-L.7 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 22.3-L.7 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.