US Bridges

16th RD (15.0-A.5) over Mission Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 2.0N 4.0E of Oketo · Structure no. 000580907003005

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th RD (15.0-A.5) over Mission Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 16th RD (15.0-A.5) over Mission Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries16th RD (15.0-A.5)
CrossesMission Creek
Location2.0N 4.0E of Oketo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.99397, -96.5203
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 16th RD (15.0-A.5) over Mission Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16th RD (15.0-A.5) over Mission Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does 16th RD (15.0-A.5) over Mission Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 16th RD (15.0-A.5) over Mission Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 16th RD (15.0-A.5) over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.