US Bridges

Local Rd. O-22.9 over Trib. Independence Creek

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · 4.0N 4.4E of Shannon · Structure no. 000031051603520

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. O-22.9 over Trib. Independence Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local Rd. O-22.9 over Trib. Independence Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLocal Rd. O-22.9
CrossesTrib. Independence Creek
Location4.0N 4.4E of Shannon
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.62383, -95.16145
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
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2008)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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. O-22.9 over Trib. Independence Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. O-22.9 over Trib. Independence 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. O-22.9 over Trib. Independence Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Local Rd. O-22.9 over Trib. Independence Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. O-22.9 over Trib. Independence Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.