US Bridges

K7 HWY over Independence Creek

Fair

Atchison County, Kansas · 6.85 MI N US-73 · Structure no. 999900700030271

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,210
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K7 HWY over Independence Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K7 HWY over Independence Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,662 by 2044. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesK7 HWY
CrossesIndependence Creek
Location6.85 MI N US-73
RouteState Highway 7
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.63722, -95.13389
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2023)
Projected traffic1,662 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K7 HWY over Independence Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is K7 HWY over Independence 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K7 HWY over Independence Creek carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is K7 HWY over Independence Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K7 HWY over Independence Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.