US Bridges

Rs 123 over N. Branch of Five Creek

Good

Clay County, Kansas · 0.5W 4.0N of Idana · Structure no. 00000000014B060

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 123 over N. Branch of Five Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 123 over N. Branch of Five Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 345 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 123
CrossesN. Branch of Five Creek
Location0.5W 4.0N of Idana
RouteCounty Highway 123
StateKansas
Coordinates39.4164, -97.27533
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2021)
Projected traffic360 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rs 123 over N. Branch of Five Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 123 over N. Branch of Five 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 123 over N. Branch of Five Creek carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 123 over N. Branch of Five Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 123 over N. Branch of Five Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.