US Bridges

HP-49 Dempsey RD over Trib. to Stranger Creek

Fair

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 0.5N 2.0W of Fairmount · Structure no. 000521073204100

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

HP-49 Dempsey RD over Trib. to Stranger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HP-49 Dempsey RD over Trib. to Stranger Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHP-49 Dempsey RD
CrossesTrib. to Stranger Creek
Location0.5N 2.0W of Fairmount
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.20116, -94.97315
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2024)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-49 Dempsey RD over Trib. to Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is HP-49 Dempsey RD over Trib. to Stranger 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HP-49 Dempsey RD over Trib. to Stranger Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is HP-49 Dempsey RD over Trib. to Stranger Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HP-49 Dempsey RD over Trib. to Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.