US Bridges

K7 HWY NB over Clear Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 5.19 MI N JCT K7&K10 · Structure no. 999900700462461

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,056
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K7 HWY NB over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying K7 HWY NB over Clear Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 14,056 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,308 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesK7 HWY NB
CrossesClear Creek
Location5.19 MI N JCT K7&K10
RouteState Highway 7
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01556, -94.85361
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,056 (2023)
Projected traffic19,308 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K7 HWY NB over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is K7 HWY NB over Clear 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does K7 HWY NB over Clear Creek carry?

About 14,056 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K7 HWY NB over Clear Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K7 HWY NB over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.