US Bridges

W Clem over Trib. to Fly Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 2.5S 4.95W of Columbus · Structure no. 000111083006940

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Clem over Trib. to Fly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Clem over Trib. to Fly Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2023. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Clem
CrossesTrib. to Fly Creek
Location2.5S 4.95W of Columbus
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.13454, -94.92202
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.2 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2007)
Projected traffic48 by 2023
Trucks5%
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 W Clem over Trib. to Fly Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Clem over Trib. to Fly 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does W Clem over Trib. to Fly Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Clem over Trib. to Fly Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W Clem over Trib. to Fly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.