US Bridges

204th RD C.5 over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Nemaha County, Kansas · 6.5N 0.5W of Baileyville · Structure no. 000660941503084

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

204th RD C.5 over Clear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 204th RD C.5 over Clear Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries204th RD C.5
CrossesClear Creek
Location6.5N 0.5W of Baileyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.93941, -96.19273
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating7.6 US tons
Inventory rating4.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2008)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$192,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 204th RD C.5 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is 204th RD C.5 over Clear 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 204th RD C.5 over Clear Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is 204th RD C.5 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 204th RD C.5 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.