US Bridges

E. 1400 Rd. (216) over Medicine Creek

PoorPosted for load

Phillips County, Kansas · 5.4S 3.0E of Kirwin · Structure no. 000740637003563

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 1400 Rd. (216) over Medicine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. 1400 Rd. (216) over Medicine Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 1400 Rd. (216)
CrossesMedicine Creek
Location5.4S 3.0E of Kirwin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.59208, -99.06631
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.7 US tons
Inventory rating4.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. 1400 Rd. (216) over Medicine Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 1400 Rd. (216) over Medicine 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E. 1400 Rd. (216) over Medicine Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E. 1400 Rd. (216) over Medicine Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E. 1400 Rd. (216) over Medicine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.