US Bridges

Rs 1338 RD C over Bluff Creek

Fair

Clark County, Kansas · 3.0E of Minneola · Structure no. 000000000130420

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1338 RD C over Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 1338 RD C over Bluff Creek in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1338 RD C
CrossesBluff Creek
Location3.0E of Minneola
RouteCounty Highway 1338
CountyClark County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.44283, -99.95721
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1338 RD C over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1338 RD C over Bluff 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 1338 RD C over Bluff Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1338 RD C over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1338 RD C over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.