US Bridges

N Clearwater RD over Trib. to Turtle Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 0.8N 2.3E of Millerton · Structure no. 000000000960160

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
601
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Clearwater RD over Trib. to Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Clearwater RD over Trib. to Turtle Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 601 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Clearwater RD
CrossesTrib. to Turtle Creek
Location0.8N 2.3E of Millerton
RouteCounty Highway 602
StateKansas
Coordinates37.44839, -97.5141
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2013)
Projected traffic625 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Clearwater RD over Trib. to Turtle Creek built?

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

What condition is N Clearwater RD over Trib. to Turtle 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N Clearwater RD over Trib. to Turtle Creek carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Clearwater RD over Trib. to Turtle Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N Clearwater RD over Trib. to Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.