US Bridges

Rs 267 A.6 - 2470 over Clarks Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 0.4S of Skiddy · Structure no. 000000000640011

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 267 A.6 - 2470 over Clarks Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 267 A.6 - 2470 over Clarks Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2040. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 267 A.6 - 2470
CrossesClarks Creek
Location0.4S of Skiddy
RouteCounty Highway 267
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86047, -96.78906
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2011)
Projected traffic490 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rs 267 A.6 - 2470 over Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 267 A.6 - 2470 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 267 A.6 - 2470 over Clarks Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 267 A.6 - 2470 over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 267 A.6 - 2470 over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.