US Bridges

Rs 28 over Peters Creek

GoodPosted for load

Doniphan County, Kansas · Wathena · Structure no. 000000000220060

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 28 over Peters Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 28 over Peters Creek in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 690 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 28
CrossesPeters Creek
LocationWathena
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.75942, -94.94913
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2005)
Projected traffic690 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$725,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 28 over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rs 28 over Peters 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 28 over Peters Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 28 over Peters Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 28 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.