US Bridges

F.7-15.2 Local Rd. over Silver Creek

PoorPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 1.0N 0.5E of Clements · Structure no. 000090885705322

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F.7-15.2 Local Rd. over Silver Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying F.7-15.2 Local Rd. over Silver Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 3 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesF.7-15.2 Local Rd.
CrossesSilver Creek
Location1.0N 0.5E of Clements
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.31565, -96.73282
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$380,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was F.7-15.2 Local Rd. over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is F.7-15.2 Local Rd. over Silver 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does F.7-15.2 Local Rd. over Silver Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is F.7-15.2 Local Rd. over Silver Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns F.7-15.2 Local Rd. over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.