US Bridges

F-8 163rd Street over Trib. to Stranger Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 1.0W 0.1S of Fairmount · Structure no. 000521075004122

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F-8 163rd Street over Trib. to Stranger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying F-8 163rd Street over Trib. to Stranger Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesF-8 163rd Street
CrossesTrib. to Stranger Creek
Location1.0W 0.1S of Fairmount
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18592, -94.95655
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic193 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was F-8 163rd Street over Trib. to Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is F-8 163rd Street over Trib. to 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does F-8 163rd Street over Trib. to Stranger Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is F-8 163rd Street over Trib. to Stranger Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns F-8 163rd Street over Trib. to Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.