US Bridges

Local T-228-3 over Cottonwood Creek

PoorPosted for load

Doniphan County, Kansas · 3.5E 1.7S of Bendena · Structure no. 000221057003387

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local T-228-3 over Cottonwood Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local T-228-3 over Cottonwood Creek in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal T-228-3
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location3.5E 1.7S of Bendena
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71472, -95.11444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5.4 US tons
Inventory rating3.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2017)
Projected traffic2 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local T-228-3 over Cottonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is Local T-228-3 over Cottonwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Local T-228-3 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Local T-228-3 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Local T-228-3 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.