US Bridges

U-16.9 Minor over Trib. to Chetopa Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 3.0E 1.9S of Altoona · Structure no. 001031009006429

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

U-16.9 Minor over Trib. to Chetopa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U-16.9 Minor over Trib. to Chetopa Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesU-16.9 Minor
CrossesTrib. to Chetopa Creek
Location3.0E 1.9S of Altoona
RouteCounty Highway 10332
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50185, -95.59706
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U-16.9 Minor over Trib. to Chetopa Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is U-16.9 Minor over Trib. to Chetopa 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does U-16.9 Minor over Trib. to Chetopa Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is U-16.9 Minor over Trib. to Chetopa Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns U-16.9 Minor over Trib. to Chetopa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.