US Bridges

Clem RD over Trib. to Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 2.3N 1.1E of Neutral · Structure no. 000000000110240

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clem RD over Trib. to Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clem RD over Trib. to Brush Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClem RD
CrossesTrib. to Brush Creek
Location2.3N 1.1E of Neutral
RouteCounty Highway 110
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.13395, -94.77641
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating3.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clem RD over Trib. to Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clem RD over Trib. to 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 Trib. to Brush Creek carry?

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

How long is Clem RD over Trib. to Brush Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Clem RD over Trib. to Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.