US Bridges

28th RD (27.0-E.9) over Clear Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 4.0N 2.0W of Axtell · Structure no. 000580931003089

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th RD (27.0-E.9) over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 28th RD (27.0-E.9) over Clear Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries28th RD (27.0-E.9)
CrossesClear Creek
Location4.0N 2.0W of Axtell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.93111, -96.29667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 28th RD (27.0-E.9) over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28th RD (27.0-E.9) over Clear 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 28th RD (27.0-E.9) over Clear Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 28th RD (27.0-E.9) over Clear Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 28th RD (27.0-E.9) over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.