US Bridges

Local Road 9.4-X.5 over Clarks Creek

PoorPosted for load

Geary County, Kansas · 5.5S 3.0E of Wreford · Structure no. 000310879404545

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road 9.4-X.5 over Clarks Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local Road 9.4-X.5 over Clarks Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 115 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2039. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road 9.4-X.5
CrossesClarks Creek
Location5.5S 3.0E of Wreford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87724, -96.79075
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating9.4 US tons
Inventory rating5.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2016)
Projected traffic5 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road 9.4-X.5 over Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Local Road 9.4-X.5 over Clarks Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Local Road 9.4-X.5 over Clarks Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Local Road 9.4-X.5 over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road 9.4-X.5 over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.