ST-26 Fairmount over Little Stranger Creek
PoorPosted for loadLeavenworth County, Kansas · 2.2W of Fairmount · Structure no. 000000000520080
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,598
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST-26 Fairmount over Little Stranger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST-26 Fairmount over Little Stranger Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,598 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 ST-26 Fairmount over Little Stranger Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST-26 Fairmount over Little Stranger Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does ST-26 Fairmount over Little Stranger Creek carry?
About 1,598 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is ST-26 Fairmount over Little Stranger Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns ST-26 Fairmount over Little Stranger Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.