US Bridges

Road 245 over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Elk County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.0E of Elk Falls · Structure no. 000000000250540

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 245 over Clear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Road 245 over Clear Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 245
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.5S 1.0E of Elk Falls
RouteCounty Highway 1624
CountyElk County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.35177, -96.17211
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2019)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Road 245 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 245 over Clear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Road 245 over Clear Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 245 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Road 245 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.