US Bridges

Local T-422-1 over Trib. to Wolf Creek

Fair

Doniphan County, Kansas · 2.0S 0.9E of Sparks · Structure no. 000221049803240

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local T-422-1 over Trib. to Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local T-422-1 over Trib. to Wolf Creek in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal T-422-1
CrossesTrib. to Wolf Creek
Location2.0S 0.9E of Sparks
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.82742, -95.176
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2005)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-422-1 over Trib. to Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local T-422-1 over Trib. to Wolf 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-422-1 over Trib. to Wolf Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Local T-422-1 over Trib. to Wolf Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Local T-422-1 over Trib. to Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.