US Bridges

Local T-228-2 over Rock Creek

Fair

Doniphan County, Kansas · 3.5E 1.9S of Bendena · Structure no. 000221057003389

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local T-228-2 over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local T-228-2 over Rock Creek in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2045. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal T-228-2
CrossesRock Creek
Location3.5E 1.9S of Bendena
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71167, -95.115
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2005)
Projected traffic5 by 2045
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local T-228-2 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local T-228-2 over 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-228-2 over Rock Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Local T-228-2 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Local T-228-2 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.