US Bridges

Clem RD over Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 2.3N 0.2W of Neutral · Structure no. 000000000110220

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clem RD over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Clem RD over Brush Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesClem RD
CrossesBrush Creek
Location2.3N 0.2W of Neutral
RouteCounty Highway 110
StateKansas
Coordinates37.13396, -94.80006
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2019)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Clem RD over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clem RD over Brush 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Clem RD over Brush Creek carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Clem RD over Brush Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Clem RD over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.