US Bridges

Local T-51-1 over Jordan Creek

FairPosted for load

Doniphan County, Kansas · 5.5S 0.3W of Bendena · Structure no. 000221049303465

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local T-51-1 over Jordan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local T-51-1 over Jordan Creek in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal T-51-1
CrossesJordan Creek
Location5.5S 0.3W of Bendena
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.66041, -95.18744
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating8.2 US tons
Inventory rating4.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2005)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local T-51-1 over Jordan Creek built?

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

What condition is Local T-51-1 over Jordan 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-51-1 over Jordan Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Local T-51-1 over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local T-51-1 over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.