US Bridges

Local T-216-1 over Nelson Creek

Good

Doniphan County, Kansas · 1.0N 2.1E of Severence · Structure no. 000221047003289

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local T-216-1 over Nelson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local T-216-1 over Nelson Creek in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal T-216-1
CrossesNelson Creek
Location1.0N 2.1E of Severence
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78512, -95.20921
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2005)
Projected traffic15 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-216-1 over Nelson Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Local T-216-1 over Nelson 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-216-1 over Nelson Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Local T-216-1 over Nelson Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local T-216-1 over Nelson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.