US Bridges

Local 42 P.3-2800 over Clarks Creek

Fair

Morris County, Kansas · 0.2W 2.3S of Latimer · Structure no. 000640873004783

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 42 P.3-2800 over Clarks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local 42 P.3-2800 over Clarks Creek in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 42 P.3-2800
CrossesClarks Creek
Location0.2W 2.3S of Latimer
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70583, -96.85333
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 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 42 P.3-2800 over Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Local 42 P.3-2800 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 42 P.3-2800 over Clarks Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Local 42 P.3-2800 over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local 42 P.3-2800 over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.