US Bridges

St. Clere Road over Cross Creek

Good

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 0.1E of St. Clere · Structure no. 000750955803865

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Clere Road over Cross Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying St. Clere Road over Cross Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSt. Clere Road
CrossesCross Creek
Location0.1E of St. Clere
RouteCounty Highway 7510
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.36907, -96.05536
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2013)
Projected traffic96 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 St. Clere Road over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is St. Clere Road over Cross Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does St. Clere Road over Cross Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is St. Clere Road over Cross Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns St. Clere Road over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.