US Bridges

2400 RD Mile 22 over Claymore Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 3.0N 0.5E of Videtta Spur · Structure no. 000631011607020

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2400 RD Mile 22 over Claymore Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2400 RD Mile 22 over Claymore Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2039. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries2400 RD Mile 22
CrossesClaymore Creek
Location3.0N 0.5E of Videtta Spur
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.07818, -95.56763
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2010)
Projected traffic72 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2400 RD Mile 22 over Claymore Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2400 RD Mile 22 over Claymore 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 2400 RD Mile 22 over Claymore Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 2400 RD Mile 22 over Claymore Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 2400 RD Mile 22 over Claymore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.