US Bridges

Minor 16.0-J.0 over Five Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 2.0S 4.0W of Clay Center · Structure no. 000140835003900

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minor 16.0-J.0 over Five Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Minor 16.0-J.0 over Five Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMinor 16.0-J.0
CrossesFive Creek
Location2.0S 4.0W of Clay Center
RouteCounty Highway 1408
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.35059, -97.20131
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Minor 16.0-J.0 over Five Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minor 16.0-J.0 over Five 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 Minor 16.0-J.0 over Five Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Minor 16.0-J.0 over Five Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Minor 16.0-J.0 over Five Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.