Dove over Clear Creek
GoodElk County, Kansas · 1.0S 2.6E of Elk Falls · Structure no. 000000000250530
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dove over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Dove over Clear Creek in Elk 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 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, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dove over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dove over Clear 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Dove over Clear Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Dove over Clear Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Dove over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.