US Bridges

4300 RD Mile 11 over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.0S 4.0W of Liberty · Structure no. 000631001006928

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4300 RD Mile 11 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 4300 RD Mile 11 over Clear Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries4300 RD Mile 11
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.0S 4.0W of Liberty
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.14079, -95.67432
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2010)
Projected traffic25 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 4300 RD Mile 11 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4300 RD Mile 11 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 4300 RD Mile 11 over Clear Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 4300 RD Mile 11 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 4300 RD Mile 11 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.