US Bridges

Local Rd. H.5-25.4 over Whiskey Creek

Good

Atchison County, Kansas · 2.5S 0.5E of Atchison · Structure no. 000031057403644

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. H.5-25.4 over Whiskey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local Rd. H.5-25.4 over Whiskey Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. H.5-25.4
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location2.5S 0.5E of Atchison
RouteCounty Highway 1508
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.52925, -95.11653
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2017)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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. H.5-25.4 over Whiskey Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. H.5-25.4 over Whiskey 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. H.5-25.4 over Whiskey Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Local Rd. H.5-25.4 over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. H.5-25.4 over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.