US Bridges

US-56 Highway over Clark Creek Drainage

Good

Morris County, Kansas · 3.35 MI E US-77 HWY · Structure no. 999905600640381

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,416
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-56 Highway over Clark Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-56 Highway over Clark Creek Drainage in Morris County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,416 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,503 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-56 Highway
CrossesClark Creek Drainage
Location3.35 MI E US-77 HWY
RouteU.S. Route 56
CountyMorris County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66278, -96.86917
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,416 (2023)
Projected traffic1,503 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-56 Highway over Clark Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-56 Highway over Clark Creek Drainage 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-56 Highway over Clark Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-56 Highway over Clark Creek Drainage?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US-56 Highway over Clark Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.