US Bridges

Local T-45-1 over Trib. Independence Creek

Good

Doniphan County, Kansas · 2.5S 0.9E of Denton · Structure no. 000221041803420

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local T-45-1 over Trib. Independence Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local T-45-1 over Trib. Independence Creek in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLocal T-45-1
CrossesTrib. Independence Creek
Location2.5S 0.9E of Denton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.69667, -95.25
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2005)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-45-1 over Trib. Independence Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local T-45-1 over Trib. Independence 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 2025.

How much traffic does Local T-45-1 over Trib. Independence Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Local T-45-1 over Trib. Independence Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local T-45-1 over Trib. Independence Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.