US Bridges

Clark (2-10.5) over Trib. to Sac Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kansas · 1.0N 2.5W of Richmond · Structure no. 000301037505180

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark (2-10.5) over Trib. to Sac Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Clark (2-10.5) over Trib. to Sac Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesClark (2-10.5)
CrossesTrib. to Sac Creek
Location1.0N 2.5W of Richmond
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41917, -95.3125
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark (2-10.5) over Trib. to Sac Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark (2-10.5) over Trib. to Sac 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Clark (2-10.5) over Trib. to Sac Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Clark (2-10.5) over Trib. to Sac Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Clark (2-10.5) over Trib. to Sac Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.