US Bridges

Rs 798 L.0 - 2910 over Clarks Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 1.5W of Latimer · Structure no. 000000000640028

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 798 L.0 - 2910 over Clarks Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 798 L.0 - 2910 over Clarks Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 798 L.0 - 2910
CrossesClarks Creek
Location1.5W of Latimer
RouteCounty Highway 798
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.73972, -96.875
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
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 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 798 L.0 - 2910 over Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 798 L.0 - 2910 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 798 L.0 - 2910 over Clarks Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Rs 798 L.0 - 2910 over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 798 L.0 - 2910 over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.