US Bridges

Clear Fork Road over Clear Fork

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 1.5N 1.0W of Wheaton · Structure no. 000750927003649

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clear Fork Road over Clear Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Clear Fork Road over Clear Fork in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesClear Fork Road
CrossesClear Fork
Location1.5N 1.0W of Wheaton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.52235, -96.33282
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Clear Fork Road over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clear Fork Road over Clear Fork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Clear Fork Road over Clear Fork carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Clear Fork Road over Clear Fork?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Clear Fork Road over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.