R-16 Hemphill RD over Trib. to Nine Mile Creek
FairPosted for loadLeavenworth County, Kansas · 3.0S of Tonganoxie · Structure no. 000521061204300
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
R-16 Hemphill RD over Trib. to Nine Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R-16 Hemphill RD over Trib. to Nine Mile Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 105 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was R-16 Hemphill RD over Trib. to Nine Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is R-16 Hemphill RD over Trib. to Nine Mile 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does R-16 Hemphill RD over Trib. to Nine Mile Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is R-16 Hemphill RD over Trib. to Nine Mile Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns R-16 Hemphill RD over Trib. to Nine Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.