US Bridges

K116 HWY over Little Stranger Creek

Fair

Atchison County, Kansas · 10.00 MI E Jackson Coln · Structure no. 999911600030351

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
722
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K116 HWY over Little Stranger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K116 HWY over Little Stranger Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 722 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 737 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesK116 HWY
CrossesLittle Stranger Creek
Location10.00 MI E Jackson Coln
RouteState Highway 116
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.46389, -95.38417
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic722 (2023)
Projected traffic737 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 K116 HWY over Little Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is K116 HWY over Little Stranger 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 K116 HWY over Little Stranger Creek carry?

About 722 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is K116 HWY over Little Stranger Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K116 HWY over Little Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.