US Bridges

Local T-16-1 over Striker Branch

Fair

Doniphan County, Kansas · 0.4S 1.0W of Sparks · Structure no. 000221047003204

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local T-16-1 over Striker Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local T-16-1 over Striker Branch in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 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-16-1
CrossesStriker Branch
Location0.4S 1.0W of Sparks
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.84988, -95.20929
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2005)
Projected traffic30 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local T-16-1 over Striker Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Local T-16-1 over Striker Branch 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 Local T-16-1 over Striker Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Local T-16-1 over Striker Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Local T-16-1 over Striker Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.