US Bridges

Local T-51-2 over Independence Creek

Fair

Doniphan County, Kansas · 5.5S 0.4W of Bendena · Structure no. 000221049103465

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local T-51-2 over Independence Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local T-51-2 over Independence Creek in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 125 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 5 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2045. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal T-51-2
CrossesIndependence Creek
Location5.5S 0.4W of Bendena
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66, -95.18833
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2005)
Projected traffic5 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$495,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local T-51-2 over Independence Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Local T-51-2 over Independence Creek 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-51-2 over Independence Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Local T-51-2 over Independence Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local T-51-2 over Independence Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.