US Bridges

Clarks Creek RD over Stream

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 8.0S 3.0E Junction City · Structure no. 000310879604526

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarks Creek RD over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Clarks Creek RD over Stream in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 80 years old, older 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesClarks Creek RD
CrossesStream
Location8.0S 3.0E Junction City
RouteCounty Highway 3101
StateKansas
Coordinates38.89, -96.78667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2004)
Projected traffic85 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Clarks Creek RD over Stream 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 Clarks Creek RD over Stream carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Clarks Creek RD over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Clarks Creek RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.