RD 7 over Bluff Creek
GoodClark County, Kansas · 1.8N 1.0E of Minneola · Structure no. 000130529006482
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD 7 over Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RD 7 over Bluff Creek in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD 7 over Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD 7 over Bluff 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 RD 7 over Bluff Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RD 7 over Bluff Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns RD 7 over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.