US Bridges

16th Rd. over Mall Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 5.5S 0.9E of Green · Structure no. 000140857903900

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th Rd. over Mall Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 16th Rd. over Mall Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 85 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries16th Rd.
CrossesMall Creek
Location5.5S 0.9E of Green
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.35053, -96.98104
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 16th Rd. over Mall Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is 16th Rd. over Mall 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 16th Rd. over Mall Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 16th Rd. over Mall Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 16th Rd. over Mall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.