US Bridges

Clover Rd. over Trib. to Middle Creek

Good

Marion County, Kansas · 6.5E 5.0S of Lincolnville · Structure no. 000570875005182

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clover Rd. over Trib. to Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clover Rd. over Trib. to Middle Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesClover Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Middle Creek
Location6.5E 5.0S of Lincolnville
RouteCounty Highway 5727
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41875, -96.83808
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 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 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 Clover Rd. over Trib. to Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clover Rd. over Trib. to Middle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Clover Rd. over Trib. to Middle Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clover Rd. over Trib. to Middle Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Clover Rd. over Trib. to Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.