US Bridges

HP-52 Dempsey RD over Littlestranger Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 1.0N 3.2W of Fairmount · Structure no. 000000000520150

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,055
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

HP-52 Dempsey RD over Littlestranger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying HP-52 Dempsey RD over Littlestranger Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,055 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,334 by 2038. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHP-52 Dempsey RD
CrossesLittlestranger Creek
Location1.0N 3.2W of Fairmount
RouteCounty Highway 384
StateKansas
Coordinates39.20127, -94.99712
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,055 (2021)
Projected traffic2,334 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 HP-52 Dempsey RD over Littlestranger Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is HP-52 Dempsey RD over Littlestranger Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does HP-52 Dempsey RD over Littlestranger Creek carry?

About 1,055 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is HP-52 Dempsey RD over Littlestranger Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HP-52 Dempsey RD over Littlestranger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.