US Bridges

US-59 HWY over Stranger Creek Drainage

Fair

Atchison County, Kansas · 3.00 MI NE K116 · Structure no. 999905900030031

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,905
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-59 HWY over Stranger Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-59 HWY over Stranger Creek Drainage in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 2,905 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,210 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-59 HWY
CrossesStranger Creek Drainage
Location3.00 MI NE K116
RouteU.S. Route 59
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.48194, -95.21194
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,905 (2023)
Projected traffic3,210 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-59 HWY over Stranger Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-59 HWY over Stranger Creek Drainage 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 US-59 HWY over Stranger Creek Drainage carry?

About 2,905 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-59 HWY over Stranger Creek Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US-59 HWY over Stranger Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.