US Bridges

Local T-418-2 over Independence Creek

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Doniphan County, Kansas · 7.0E 0.9S of Purcell · Structure no. 000221047603448

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local T-418-2 over Independence Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local T-418-2 over 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal T-418-2
CrossesIndependence Creek
Location7.0E 0.9S of Purcell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66889, -95.19778
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 traffic10 (2005)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-418-2 over Independence Creek built?

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

What condition is Local T-418-2 over 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-418-2 over Independence Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Local T-418-2 over 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-418-2 over Independence Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.