US Bridges

5500 RD Mile 8 over Claymore Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 4.0S 2.0E of Liberty · Structure no. 000631013006987

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5500 RD Mile 8 over Claymore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5500 RD Mile 8 over Claymore 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries5500 RD Mile 8
CrossesClaymore Creek
Location4.0S 2.0E of Liberty
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.09632, -95.55821
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.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic60 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 5500 RD Mile 8 over Claymore Creek built?

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

What condition is 5500 RD Mile 8 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 5500 RD Mile 8 over Claymore Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 5500 RD Mile 8 over Claymore Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 5500 RD Mile 8 over Claymore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.