US Bridges

270 Rd. over East Branch Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 1.8S 2.2E of Lincolnville · Structure no. 000570865805120

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

270 Rd. over East Branch Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 270 Rd. over East Branch Clear Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries270 Rd.
CrossesEast Branch Clear Creek
Location1.8S 2.2E of Lincolnville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46444, -96.91689
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 270 Rd. over East Branch Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is 270 Rd. over East Branch 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 270 Rd. over East Branch Clear Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 270 Rd. over East Branch Clear Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 270 Rd. over East Branch Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.