US Bridges

Calhoun RD over Clear Fork

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Pottawatomie County, Kansas · Calhoun RD / Clear Fork · Structure no. 000750927103660

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun RD over Clear Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Calhoun RD over Clear Fork in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 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 33 ft (10 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCalhoun RD
CrossesClear Fork
LocationCalhoun RD / Clear Fork
RouteCounty Highway 1822
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.52209, -96.33061
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 Calhoun RD over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calhoun RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Calhoun RD over Clear Fork carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Calhoun RD over Clear Fork?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Calhoun RD over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.