Local T-538-2 over Trib. to Missouri River
PoorPosted for loadDoniphan County, Kansas · 3.6N 3.0E of Troy · Structure no. 000221065003224
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local T-538-2 over Trib. to Missouri River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Local T-538-2 over Trib. to Missouri River in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 55 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local T-538-2 over Trib. to Missouri River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Local T-538-2 over Trib. to Missouri River 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-538-2 over Trib. to Missouri River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2005 count).
How long is Local T-538-2 over Trib. to Missouri River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Local T-538-2 over Trib. to Missouri River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.