US Bridges

Rs 130 over Finney Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · S.E. Cor. of Clay Center · Structure no. 000000000140270

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,415
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 130 over Finney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 130 over Finney Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,415 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,698 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 130
CrossesFinney Creek
LocationS.E. Cor. of Clay Center
RouteCounty Highway 130
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36423, -97.11005
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.6 US tons
Inventory rating8.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,415 (2015)
Projected traffic1,698 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 130 over Finney Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 130 over Finney 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 130 over Finney Creek carry?

About 1,415 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 130 over Finney Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 130 over Finney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.