US Bridges

K31 HWY over Clever Creek

Good

Bourbon County, Kansas · 2.96 MI E Ejct K7 · Structure no. 999903100060901

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
313
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K31 HWY over Clever Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K31 HWY over Clever Creek in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 313 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesK31 HWY
CrossesClever Creek
Location2.96 MI E Ejct K7
RouteState Highway 31
StateKansas
Coordinates38.00806, -94.76111
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2023)
Projected traffic319 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K31 HWY over Clever Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is K31 HWY over Clever 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does K31 HWY over Clever Creek carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is K31 HWY over Clever Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K31 HWY over Clever Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.