US Bridges

290 Rd. over Clear Creek

Good

Marion County, Kansas · 0.2E of Lincolnville · Structure no. 000000000570490

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

290 Rd. over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 290 Rd. over Clear Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 354 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries290 Rd.
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.2E of Lincolnville
RouteCounty Highway 426
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49353, -96.95333
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2020)
Projected traffic354 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 290 Rd. over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 290 Rd. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 290 Rd. over Clear Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 290 Rd. over Clear Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 290 Rd. over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.