US Bridges

River Front Rd. over Whiskey Creek

Fair

Atchison County, Kansas · .1 E. Sherman Rd. · Structure no. 501350030000010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
665
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Front Rd. over Whiskey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying River Front Rd. over Whiskey Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 665 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Front Rd.
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location.1 E. Sherman Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.53318, -95.11322
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating96.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic665 (2019)
Projected traffic788 by 2044
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Front Rd. over Whiskey Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Front Rd. over Whiskey 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does River Front Rd. over Whiskey Creek carry?

About 665 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is River Front Rd. over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns River Front Rd. over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.