US Bridges

Minor T-143-2 over Trib. N. Branch Indep.Ck

FairPosted for load

Doniphan County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.7W of Bendena · Structure no. 000221045803400

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor T-143-2 over Trib. N. Branch Indep.Ck is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Minor T-143-2 over Trib. N. Branch Indep.Ck in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor T-143-2
CrossesTrib. N. Branch Indep.Ck
Location2.0S 1.7W of Bendena
RouteCounty Highway 2204
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71097, -95.21333
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2004)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minor T-143-2 over Trib. N. Branch Indep.Ck built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor T-143-2 over Trib. N. Branch Indep.Ck 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 2025.

How much traffic does Minor T-143-2 over Trib. N. Branch Indep.Ck carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Minor T-143-2 over Trib. N. Branch Indep.Ck?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Minor T-143-2 over Trib. N. Branch Indep.Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.