US Bridges

28th TER(27.5-E.9) over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 4.1N 1.5W of Axtell · Structure no. 000580931503089

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th TER(27.5-E.9) over Clear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 28th TER(27.5-E.9) over Clear Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries28th TER(27.5-E.9)
CrossesClear Creek
Location4.1N 1.5W of Axtell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.92989, -96.28667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6.9 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2007)
Projected traffic10 by 2042
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$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 28th TER(27.5-E.9) over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28th TER(27.5-E.9) over Clear Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 28th TER(27.5-E.9) over Clear Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 28th TER(27.5-E.9) over Clear Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 28th TER(27.5-E.9) over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.