US Bridges

Local 17.0-T.7 over West Branch Mall Creek

Good

Clay County, Kansas · 3.0S 6.7E of Clay Center · Structure no. 000140855703920

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 17.0-T.7 over West Branch Mall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Local 17.0-T.7 over West Branch Mall Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 17.0-T.7
CrossesWest Branch Mall Creek
Location3.0S 6.7E of Clay Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.33624, -97.0036
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2015)
Projected traffic25 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-T.7 over West Branch Mall Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 17.0-T.7 over West Branch Mall 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 Local 17.0-T.7 over West Branch Mall Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local 17.0-T.7 over West Branch Mall Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Local 17.0-T.7 over West Branch Mall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.