US Bridges

17th Rd. over Finney Creek

Good

Clay County, Kansas · S.E. Edge of Clay Center · Structure no. 000140843803880

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th Rd. over Finney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 17th Rd. over Finney Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries17th Rd.
CrossesFinney Creek
LocationS.E. Edge of Clay Center
RouteCounty Highway 422
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36595, -97.11048
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 17th Rd. over Finney Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th Rd. over Finney 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 17th Rd. over Finney Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is 17th Rd. over Finney Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 17th Rd. over Finney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.