US Bridges

Wagonwheel Rd. over Clear Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 1.9N 0.5E of Lincolnville · Structure no. 000570863005029

Built
1887
138 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagonwheel Rd. over Clear Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Wagonwheel Rd. over Clear Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1887, so it is 138 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWagonwheel Rd.
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.9N 0.5E of Lincolnville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.52456, -96.94853
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating4.6 US tons
Inventory rating4.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wagonwheel Rd. over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wagonwheel 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 Wagonwheel Rd. over Clear Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Wagonwheel Rd. over Clear Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Wagonwheel Rd. over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.