Blackjack over Clear Creek
FairPosted for loadElk County, Kansas · 3.0S 1.6W of Elk Falls · Structure no. 000250939706680
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blackjack over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blackjack over Clear Creek in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blackjack over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blackjack 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 Blackjack over Clear Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blackjack over Clear Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Blackjack over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.