US Bridges

Clark RD 16.80 over Trib. to Salt Creek

FairPosted for load

Reno County, Kansas · 1.0E 5.0N of Abbyville · Structure no. 000780727805700

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark RD 16.80 over Trib. to Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Clark RD 16.80 over Trib. to Salt Creek in Reno County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClark RD 16.80
CrossesTrib. to Salt Creek
Location1.0E 5.0N of Abbyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReno County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04325, -98.18164
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 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 traffic21 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks14%
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 Clark RD 16.80 over Trib. to Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark RD 16.80 over Trib. to Salt 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Clark RD 16.80 over Trib. to Salt Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Clark RD 16.80 over Trib. to Salt Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Clark RD 16.80 over Trib. to Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.