K-57 HWY over Clark Creek
GoodGeary County, Kansas · 3.14 MI SE I-70 · Structure no. 999905700310781
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 221
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
K-57 HWY over Clark Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-57 HWY over Clark Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 221 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was K-57 HWY over Clark Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is K-57 HWY over Clark 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does K-57 HWY over Clark Creek carry?
About 221 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is K-57 HWY over Clark Creek?
The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns K-57 HWY over Clark Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.