US Bridges

Clarks Creek Road over Trib. of Clarks Creek

Fair

Geary County, Kansas · 5.0S 3.0E Junction City · Structure no. 000310881504461

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
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 1993, so it is 32 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesClarks Creek Road
CrossesTrib. of Clarks Creek
Location5.0S 3.0E Junction City
RouteCounty Highway 3101
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94154, -96.76906
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating83.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 1993, making it 32 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 December 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.