US-59 Highway over White Clay Creek
GoodAtchison County, Kansas · 9.6 MI NE K-116 HWY · Structure no. 999905900030541
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 212 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,711
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-59 Highway over White Clay Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-59 Highway over White Clay Creek in Atchison County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,711 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,826 by 2044. The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-59 Highway over White Clay Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-59 Highway over White Clay Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does US-59 Highway over White Clay Creek carry?
About 5,711 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US-59 Highway over White Clay Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns US-59 Highway over White Clay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.