US Bridges

250 Rd. over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 0.2S 0.5E of Antelope · Structure no. 000570861205160

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

250 Rd. over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 250 Rd. over Clear Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries250 Rd.
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.2S 0.5E of Antelope
RouteCounty Highway 5724
StateKansas
Coordinates38.43531, -96.96325
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic90 by 2045
Trucks5%
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 250 Rd. over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 250 Rd. over Clear 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 250 Rd. over Clear Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 250 Rd. over Clear Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 250 Rd. over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.