US Bridges

NB US-169 HWY over Claymore Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.57 MI N E JCT US-166 · Structure no. 999916900630971

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,165
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US-169 HWY over Claymore Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NB US-169 HWY over Claymore Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,165 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,229 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNB US-169 HWY
CrossesClaymore Creek
Location1.57 MI N E JCT US-166
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.06694, -95.58361
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,165 (2023)
Projected traffic3,229 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NB US-169 HWY over Claymore Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB US-169 HWY over Claymore 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 NB US-169 HWY over Claymore Creek carry?

About 3,165 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is NB US-169 HWY over Claymore Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NB US-169 HWY over Claymore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.