US Bridges

Rs 962 RD U over Bear Creek

Fair

Clark County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.5E of Ashland · Structure no. 000000000130370

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 962 RD U over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 962 RD U over Bear Creek in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2044. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 962 RD U
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.0S 0.5E of Ashland
RouteCounty Highway 962
CountyClark County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.17751, -99.75861
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic155 by 2044
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 Rs 962 RD U over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 962 RD U over Bear 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 962 RD U over Bear Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rs 962 RD U over Bear Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 962 RD U over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.