US Bridges

Clark Rd. over Jeff Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 3.5N 3.5W of Valley Falls · Structure no. 000000000440023

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Rd. over Jeff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clark Rd. over Jeff Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesClark Rd.
CrossesJeff Creek
Location3.5N 3.5W of Valley Falls
RouteCounty Highway 1279
CountyJefferson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.39855, -95.53543
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 Clark Rd. over Jeff Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Rd. over Jeff 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Clark Rd. over Jeff Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Clark Rd. over Jeff Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Rd. over Jeff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.