US Bridges

Rs 2128 over Mission Creek

Poor

Doniphan County, Kansas · 0.6E of Highland · Structure no. 000000000220390

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,435
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 2128 over Mission Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 2128 over Mission Creek in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 86 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,435 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2045. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 2128
CrossesMission Creek
Location0.6E of Highland
RouteCounty Highway 2128
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.85953, -95.25277
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,435 (2005)
Projected traffic10 by 2045
Trucks11%
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 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 2128 over Mission Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is Rs 2128 over Mission Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Rs 2128 over Mission Creek carry?

About 2,435 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rs 2128 over Mission Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 2128 over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.