US Bridges

Clover Rd. over Bruno Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 4.2E 1.2N of Florence · Structure no. 000570875005384

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clover Rd. over Bruno Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clover Rd. over Bruno Creek in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 125 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClover Rd.
CrossesBruno Creek
Location4.2E 1.2N of Florence
RouteCounty Highway 901
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.26903, -96.83789
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic54 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$330,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clover Rd. over Bruno Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is Clover Rd. over Bruno 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Clover Rd. over Bruno Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Clover Rd. over Bruno Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Clover Rd. over Bruno Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.