US Bridges

Rs 193 G.0 - 2710 over Clarks Creek

FairPosted for load

Morris County, Kansas · 4.9W of White City · Structure no. 000000000640007

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 193 G.0 - 2710 over Clarks Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 193 G.0 - 2710 over Clarks Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2040. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 193 G.0 - 2710
CrossesClarks Creek
Location4.9W of White City
RouteCounty Highway 193
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.79801, -96.83863
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2011)
Projected traffic165 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 193 G.0 - 2710 over Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 193 G.0 - 2710 over Clarks 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 193 G.0 - 2710 over Clarks Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 193 G.0 - 2710 over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 193 G.0 - 2710 over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.