US Bridges

K34 HWY over Bluff Creek

Fair

Clark County, Kansas · 7.83 MI N US160 · Structure no. 999903400130301

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
452 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
734
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K34 HWY over Bluff Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K34 HWY over Bluff Creek in Clark County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 734 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 861 by 2044. The structure is 452 ft (137.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK34 HWY
CrossesBluff Creek
Location7.83 MI N US160
RouteState Highway 34
CountyClark County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29667, -99.635
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length452 ft (137.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is K34 HWY 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K34 HWY over Bluff Creek carry?

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

How long is K34 HWY over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 452 ft (137.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns K34 HWY over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.