US Bridges

HP-51 Jamison Rd. over Trib. to Little Stranger

FairPosted for load

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 3.4E 0.8N of Jarbalo · Structure no. 000521069404082

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

HP-51 Jamison Rd. over Trib. to Little Stranger is a concrete arch - deck carrying HP-51 Jamison Rd. over Trib. to Little Stranger in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHP-51 Jamison Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Little Stranger
Location3.4E 0.8N of Jarbalo
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.21338, -95.00507
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2024)
Projected traffic47 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HP-51 Jamison Rd. over Trib. to Little Stranger built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is HP-51 Jamison Rd. over Trib. to Little Stranger 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HP-51 Jamison Rd. over Trib. to Little Stranger carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HP-51 Jamison Rd. over Trib. to Little Stranger?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns HP-51 Jamison Rd. over Trib. to Little Stranger?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.