US Bridges

23rd RD (22.0-Y.2) over Clear Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 2.8N 5.0W of Lillis · Structure no. 000580921003482

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

23rd RD (22.0-Y.2) over Clear Creek is a concrete slab carrying 23rd RD (22.0-Y.2) over Clear Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries23rd RD (22.0-Y.2)
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.8N 5.0W of Lillis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.65037, -96.38906
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 23rd RD (22.0-Y.2) over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is 23rd RD (22.0-Y.2) over Clear 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 23rd RD (22.0-Y.2) over Clear Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 23rd RD (22.0-Y.2) over Clear Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 23rd RD (22.0-Y.2) over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.