US Bridges

Ascher RD 12.6-L.7 over Clarks Creek

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Geary County, Kansas · 1.0N 5.0E Junction City · Structure no. 000310885704307

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ascher RD 12.6-L.7 over Clarks Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ascher RD 12.6-L.7 over Clarks Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAscher RD 12.6-L.7
CrossesClarks Creek
Location1.0N 5.0E Junction City
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04917, -96.73222
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 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 traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ascher RD 12.6-L.7 over Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ascher RD 12.6-L.7 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ascher RD 12.6-L.7 over Clarks Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ascher RD 12.6-L.7 over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ascher RD 12.6-L.7 over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.