US Bridges

Clover Rd. over Middle Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 6.4E 4.2S of Lincolnville · Structure no. 000570875005166

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clover Rd. over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Clover Rd. over Middle Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 105 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, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesClover Rd.
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location6.4E 4.2S of Lincolnville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.42656, -96.83789
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2002)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clover Rd. over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Clover Rd. over Middle 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 Clover Rd. over Middle Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Clover Rd. over Middle Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Clover Rd. over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.