US159 HWY over Little Stranger Creek
FairAtchison County, Kansas · 4.07 MI N Wjct K116 · Structure no. 999915900030411
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US159 HWY over Little Stranger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US159 HWY over Little Stranger Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US159 HWY over Little Stranger Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US159 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 US159 HWY over Little Stranger Creek carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US159 HWY over Little Stranger Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US159 HWY over Little Stranger Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.