US Bridges

Local Rd. 23-I.9 over Trib. to Walnut Creek

Poor

Atchison County, Kansas · 0.8S 1.5W of Atchison · Structure no. 000031053003621

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 23-I.9 over Trib. to Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 23-I.9 over Trib. to Walnut Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 23-I.9
CrossesTrib. to Walnut Creek
Location0.8S 1.5W of Atchison
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.54965, -95.16132
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2007)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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. 23-I.9 over Trib. to Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 23-I.9 over Trib. to Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 23-I.9 over Trib. to Walnut Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Local Rd. 23-I.9 over Trib. to Walnut Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 23-I.9 over Trib. to Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.