US Bridges

Local 20.0-U.0 over Mall Creek

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Kansas · 6.0S 7.0E of Clay Center · Structure no. 000140857003980

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 20.0-U.0 over Mall Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 20.0-U.0 over Mall Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 20.0-U.0
CrossesMall Creek
Location6.0S 7.0E of Clay Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.29299, -96.99817
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 20.0-U.0 over Mall Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 20.0-U.0 over Mall 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Local 20.0-U.0 over Mall Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Local 20.0-U.0 over Mall Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 20.0-U.0 over Mall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.