US Bridges

Clarks Creek Road over Trib. of Clarks Creek

Fair

Geary County, Kansas · 4.8E of Junction City · Structure no. 000000000310016

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarks Creek Road over Trib. of Clarks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clarks Creek Road over Trib. of Clarks Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesClarks Creek Road
CrossesTrib. of Clarks Creek
Location4.8E of Junction City
RouteCounty Highway 1695
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02944, -96.74278
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2004)
Projected traffic265 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Clarks Creek Road over Trib. of Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clarks Creek Road over Trib. of Clarks 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Clarks Creek Road over Trib. of Clarks Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Clarks Creek Road over Trib. of Clarks Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Clarks Creek Road over Trib. of Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.