US Bridges

K34 HWY over Bluff Creek Drainage

Good

Clark County, Kansas · 7.12 MI N US160 · Structure no. 999903400130291

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
734
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K34 HWY over Bluff Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K34 HWY over Bluff Creek Drainage in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 734 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 861 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK34 HWY
CrossesBluff Creek Drainage
Location7.12 MI N US160
RouteState Highway 34
CountyClark County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28639, -99.63528
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic734 (2023)
Projected traffic861 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K34 HWY over Bluff Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is K34 HWY over Bluff Creek Drainage 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K34 HWY over Bluff Creek Drainage carry?

About 734 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is K34 HWY over Bluff Creek Drainage?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns K34 HWY over Bluff Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.