US Bridges

Local Rd. 153 over Claymore Creek

Good

Labette County, Kansas · 3.9W 1.0N of Angola · Structure no. 000501017106960

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 153 over Claymore Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Local Rd. 153 over Claymore Creek in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older 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, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Rd. 153
CrossesClaymore Creek
Location3.9W 1.0N of Angola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLabette County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.12028, -95.52073
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Rd. 153 over Claymore Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 153 over Claymore 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 153 over Claymore Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local Rd. 153 over Claymore Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 153 over Claymore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.