US Bridges

K42 HWY over Clearwater Creek

Fair

Kingman County, Kansas · 8.48 MI E K14 · Structure no. 999904200480571

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,047
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K42 HWY over Clearwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K42 HWY over Clearwater Creek in Kingman County, Kansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 1,047 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,356 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK42 HWY
CrossesClearwater Creek
Location8.48 MI E K14
RouteState Highway 42
CountyKingman County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.45889, -97.92722
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,047 (2023)
Projected traffic1,356 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 K42 HWY over Clearwater Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is K42 HWY over Clearwater 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does K42 HWY over Clearwater Creek carry?

About 1,047 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is K42 HWY over Clearwater Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K42 HWY over Clearwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.