US Bridges

Local T-43-1 over N. Br. Independence Ck.

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Doniphan County, Kansas · 1.5S 0.9W of Denton · Structure no. 000221039203400

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local T-43-1 over N. Br. Independence Ck. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local T-43-1 over N. Br. Independence Ck. in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal T-43-1
CrossesN. Br. Independence Ck.
Location1.5S 0.9W of Denton
RouteCounty Highway 737
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71119, -95.283
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2005)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 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 T-43-1 over N. Br. Independence Ck. built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local T-43-1 over N. Br. Independence Ck. 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 Local T-43-1 over N. Br. Independence Ck. carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local T-43-1 over N. Br. Independence Ck.?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Local T-43-1 over N. Br. Independence Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.