US Bridges

ST-100 Fairmount over Little Stranger Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 2.9W of Fairmount · Structure no. 000521071104120

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,515
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST-100 Fairmount over Little Stranger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying ST-100 Fairmount over Little Stranger Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,515 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesST-100 Fairmount
CrossesLittle Stranger Creek
Location2.9W of Fairmount
RouteCounty Highway 446
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18674, -94.99152
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 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 traffic1,515 (2017)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 ST-100 Fairmount over Little Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST-100 Fairmount over Little Stranger 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does ST-100 Fairmount over Little Stranger Creek carry?

About 1,515 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is ST-100 Fairmount over Little Stranger Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns ST-100 Fairmount over Little Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.