Local Rd. 16 over Middle Creek
PoorPosted for loadLinn County, Kansas · 2.5S 1.0E of LA Cygne · Structure no. 000541101005325
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Rd. 16 over Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 16 over Middle Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Rd. 16 over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local Rd. 16 over Middle 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 Rd. 16 over Middle Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Local Rd. 16 over Middle Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local Rd. 16 over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.