US Bridges

16-BB.2 192 over Knedlik Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kansas · 0.7E 5.0N of Barnes · Structure no. 001010871203300

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

16-BB.2 192 over Knedlik Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 16-BB.2 192 over Knedlik Creek in Washington County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries16-BB.2 192
CrossesKnedlik Creek
Location0.7E 5.0N of Barnes
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78385, -96.85718
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.3 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic48 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 16-BB.2 192 over Knedlik Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16-BB.2 192 over Knedlik 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 16-BB.2 192 over Knedlik Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 16-BB.2 192 over Knedlik Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 16-BB.2 192 over Knedlik Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.