US Bridges

Doniphan RD over Peters Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 0.2S 2.5W of Valley Fall · Structure no. 000441015503922

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doniphan RD over Peters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Doniphan RD over Peters Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDoniphan RD
CrossesPeters Creek
Location0.2S 2.5W of Valley Fall
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32954, -95.5074
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Doniphan RD over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doniphan RD over Peters 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 Doniphan RD over Peters Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Doniphan RD over Peters Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Doniphan RD over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.