RD L over Bluff Creek
GoodClark County, Kansas · 2.8W K-34 8.0N US-160 · Structure no. 000130561206700
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 291 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RD L over Bluff Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RD L over Bluff Creek in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RD L over Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is RD L 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 L over Bluff Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RD L over Bluff Creek?
The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns RD L over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.