US Bridges

280 Rd. over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 0.8S 0.1E Lincolnville · Structure no. 000570861605100

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

280 Rd. over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 280 Rd. over Clear Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries280 Rd.
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.8S 0.1E Lincolnville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47892, -96.95517
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 280 Rd. over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 280 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 280 Rd. over Clear Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 280 Rd. over Clear Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 280 Rd. over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.