US159 HWY over Little Grasshopper Creek
FairAtchison County, Kansas · 10.71 MI NW Ejct K9 · Structure no. 999915900030431
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 522
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US159 HWY over Little Grasshopper Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US159 HWY over Little Grasshopper 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 522 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 38 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US159 HWY over Little Grasshopper Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US159 HWY over Little Grasshopper 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 Grasshopper Creek carry?
About 522 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US159 HWY over Little Grasshopper Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US159 HWY over Little Grasshopper Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.