US Bridges

Rs 5046 over Mosquito Creek

FairPosted for load

Doniphan County, Kansas · 4.0N 0.5W of Troy · Structure no. 000000000220360

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 5046 over Mosquito Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 5046 over Mosquito Creek in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 5046
CrossesMosquito Creek
Location4.0N 0.5W of Troy
RouteCounty Highway 5046
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84038, -95.09987
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2005)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$315,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 5046 over Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 5046 over Mosquito 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 5046 over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 5046 over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 5046 over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.