US Bridges

Local 103 H.0-2820 over Clarks Creek

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Morris County, Kansas · 0.5W 3.0N of Latimer · Structure no. 000640871804680

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 103 H.0-2820 over Clarks Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 103 H.0-2820 over Clarks Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 103 H.0-2820
CrossesClarks Creek
Location0.5W 3.0N of Latimer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78295, -96.85757
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic60 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 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 Local 103 H.0-2820 over Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 103 H.0-2820 over Clarks 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Local 103 H.0-2820 over Clarks Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 103 H.0-2820 over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local 103 H.0-2820 over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.