US Bridges

Local 118 J.5-2870 over Clarks Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 1.0W 1.5N of Latimer · Structure no. 000640871204705

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 118 J.5-2870 over Clarks Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 118 J.5-2870 over Clarks Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 120 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesLocal 118 J.5-2870
CrossesClarks Creek
Location1.0W 1.5N of Latimer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.76146, -96.86782
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic55 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$440,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 118 J.5-2870 over Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Local 118 J.5-2870 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 Local 118 J.5-2870 over Clarks Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 118 J.5-2870 over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local 118 J.5-2870 over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.