US Bridges

Rs 120 RD 19 over Clark Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clark County, Kansas · 13.0S of Ashland · Structure no. 000000000130070

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
306 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 120 RD 19 over Clark Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 120 RD 19 over Clark Creek in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2044. The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRs 120 RD 19
CrossesClark Creek
Location13.0S of Ashland
RouteCounty Highway 120
StateKansas
Coordinates37.00181, -99.77447
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length306 ft (93.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic155 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rs 120 RD 19 over Clark Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 120 RD 19 over Clark 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 120 RD 19 over Clark Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 120 RD 19 over Clark Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 120 RD 19 over Clark Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.