US Bridges

US56 HWY over Clear Creek Drainage

Fair

Marion County, Kansas · 1.32 MI N US77 Sjct · Structure no. 999905600570181

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,203
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US56 HWY over Clear Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US56 HWY over Clear Creek Drainage in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,203 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,584 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS56 HWY
CrossesClear Creek Drainage
Location1.32 MI N US77 Sjct
RouteU.S. Route 56
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.38167, -96.96667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,203 (2023)
Projected traffic2,584 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US56 HWY over Clear Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US56 HWY over Clear Creek Drainage 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US56 HWY over Clear Creek Drainage carry?

About 2,203 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US56 HWY over Clear Creek Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US56 HWY over Clear Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.