US Bridges

Local T-616-1 over Trib. Independence Creek

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Doniphan County, Kansas · 6.5E of Purcell · Structure no. 000221047103441

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local T-616-1 over Trib. Independence Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local T-616-1 over Trib. Independence Creek in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal T-616-1
CrossesTrib. Independence Creek
Location6.5E of Purcell
RouteCounty Highway 1185
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.68278, -95.20861
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2005)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks1%
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-616-1 over Trib. Independence Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local T-616-1 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 2023.

How much traffic does Local T-616-1 over Trib. Independence Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Local T-616-1 over Trib. Independence Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local T-616-1 over Trib. Independence Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.