US Bridges

Local 16.5-E.9 over Pinkerton Branch 5 Creek

Good

Clay County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.7W of Idana · Structure no. 000140825903905

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 16.5-E.9 over Pinkerton Branch 5 Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 16.5-E.9 over Pinkerton Branch 5 Creek in Clay 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 16.5-E.9
CrossesPinkerton Branch 5 Creek
Location1.0S 0.7W of Idana
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.34304, -97.2789
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Local 16.5-E.9 over Pinkerton Branch 5 Creek built?

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

What condition is Local 16.5-E.9 over Pinkerton Branch 5 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Local 16.5-E.9 over Pinkerton Branch 5 Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local 16.5-E.9 over Pinkerton Branch 5 Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 16.5-E.9 over Pinkerton Branch 5 Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.