US Bridges

S. Clearwater Rd. over Trib. to E. Prairie Crk.

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.0E 1.5S of Mayfield · Structure no. 000960801006802

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Clearwater Rd. over Trib. to E. Prairie Crk. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Clearwater Rd. over Trib. to E. Prairie Crk. in Sumner 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 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Clearwater Rd.
CrossesTrib. to E. Prairie Crk.
Location2.0E 1.5S of Mayfield
RouteCounty Highway 9605
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.24204, -97.51171
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S. Clearwater Rd. over Trib. to E. Prairie Crk. built?

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

What condition is S. Clearwater Rd. over Trib. to E. Prairie Crk. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S. Clearwater Rd. over Trib. to E. Prairie Crk. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is S. Clearwater Rd. over Trib. to E. Prairie Crk.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S. Clearwater Rd. over Trib. to E. Prairie Crk.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.