US Bridges

RD W over Bear Creek

Good

Clark County, Kansas · 3.0S US 160 0.7E FAS 120 · Structure no. 000130551806920

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD W over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD W over Bear Creek in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRD W
CrossesBear Creek
Location3.0S US 160 0.7E FAS 120
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.14827, -99.76259
Functional classRural Local

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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 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 traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic95 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 RD W over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD W over Bear 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 W over Bear Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RD W over Bear Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RD W over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.