US Bridges

Local T-226-3 over Trib. to Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Doniphan County, Kansas · 2.5E 0.4N of Bendena · Structure no. 000221055003345

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local T-226-3 over Trib. to Rock Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Local T-226-3 over Trib. to Rock Creek in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 75 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 5 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal T-226-3
CrossesTrib. to Rock Creek
Location2.5E 0.4N of Bendena
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.74639, -95.13389
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6.4 US tons
Inventory rating4.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2005)
Projected traffic5 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$98,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local T-226-3 over Trib. to Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Local T-226-3 over Trib. to Rock 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-226-3 over Trib. to Rock Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Local T-226-3 over Trib. to Rock Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local T-226-3 over Trib. to Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.