260 Rd. over Clear Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, Kansas · 0.5N 0.5E of Antelope · Structure no. 000570861105142
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
260 Rd. over Clear Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying 260 Rd. over Clear Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 260 Rd. over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is 260 Rd. over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does 260 Rd. over Clear Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is 260 Rd. over Clear Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 260 Rd. over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.