US Bridges

Tri County Road over Clarks Creek

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 6.0S 3.0E of Wreford · Structure no. 000310879504560

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tri County Road over Clarks Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tri County Road over 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTri County Road
CrossesClarks Creek
Location6.0S 3.0E of Wreford
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87, -96.78694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2004)
Projected traffic45 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Tri County Road over Clarks Creek built?

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

What condition is Tri County Road over Clarks Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Tri County Road over Clarks Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tri County Road over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tri County Road over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.