US Bridges

16th RD (15.0-P.5) over Perkins Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kansas · 0.5N 2.0W of Winifred · Structure no. 000580907003305

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th RD (15.0-P.5) over Perkins Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 16th RD (15.0-P.5) over Perkins Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries16th RD (15.0-P.5)
CrossesPerkins Creek
Location0.5N 2.0W of Winifred
RouteCounty Highway 5809
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.77717, -96.5201
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2007)
Projected traffic80 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-P.5) over Perkins Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16th RD (15.0-P.5) over Perkins 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 June 2023.

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

About 80 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 16th RD (15.0-P.5) over Perkins Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 16th RD (15.0-P.5) over Perkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.