US Bridges

17th RD (16.0-P.3) over Perkins Creek

Poor

Marshall County, Kansas · 0.7N 1.0W of Winifred · Structure no. 000580909003303

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th RD (16.0-P.3) over Perkins Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying 17th RD (16.0-P.3) over Perkins Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 4 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries17th RD (16.0-P.3)
CrossesPerkins Creek
Location0.7N 1.0W of Winifred
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.77801, -96.50133
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$325,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 17th RD (16.0-P.3) over Perkins Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th RD (16.0-P.3) over Perkins 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 17th RD (16.0-P.3) over Perkins Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 17th RD (16.0-P.3) over Perkins Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 17th RD (16.0-P.3) over Perkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.