US Bridges

S. 15th St. over Finney Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · S.E. Edge of Clay Center · Structure no. 000140845003869

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. 15th St. over Finney Creek is a steel culvert carrying S. 15th St. over Finney Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS. 15th St.
CrossesFinney Creek
LocationS.E. Edge of Clay Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.3672, -97.10965
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 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 traffic20 (2015)
Projected traffic30 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. 15th St. over Finney Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. 15th St. 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 S. 15th St. over Finney Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is S. 15th St. over Finney Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S. 15th St. over Finney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.