US Bridges

3200 RD Mile 16 over Clear Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 6.0S 1.6E of Independence · Structure no. 000630999706940

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3200 RD Mile 16 over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 3200 RD Mile 16 over Clear Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2039. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries3200 RD Mile 16
CrossesClear Creek
Location6.0S 1.6E of Independence
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.13824, -95.6804
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2010)
Projected traffic48 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 3200 RD Mile 16 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3200 RD Mile 16 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 3200 RD Mile 16 over Clear Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 3200 RD Mile 16 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 3200 RD Mile 16 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.