US Bridges

Local 17.0-K.6 over Reeder Branch Five Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 3.0S 2.5W of Clay Center · Structure no. 000140837603920

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 17.0-K.6 over Reeder Branch Five Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Local 17.0-K.6 over Reeder Branch Five Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 17.0-K.6
CrossesReeder Branch Five Creek
Location3.0S 2.5W of Clay Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.33634, -97.17483
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic15 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 Local 17.0-K.6 over Reeder Branch Five Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 17.0-K.6 over Reeder Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Local 17.0-K.6 over Reeder Branch Five Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local 17.0-K.6 over Reeder Branch Five Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Local 17.0-K.6 over Reeder Branch Five Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.