US Bridges

K116 HWY over Little Stranger Creek

Fair

Atchison County, Kansas · 11.05 MI E Jackson Coln · Structure no. 999911600030361

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
722
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K116 HWY over Little Stranger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K116 HWY over Little Stranger Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 722 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 737 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 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
Location11.05 MI E Jackson Coln
RouteState Highway 116
CountyAtchison County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.46361, -95.36472
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 1940, making it 85 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns K116 HWY over Little Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.