US Bridges

S. Clearwater RD over Wellington Lake

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.3S 2.0E of Mayfield · Structure no. 000960801006824

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Clearwater RD over Wellington Lake is a concrete culvert carrying S. Clearwater RD over Wellington Lake in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS. Clearwater RD
CrossesWellington Lake
Location2.3S 2.0E of Mayfield
RouteCounty Highway 9605
StateKansas
Coordinates37.22531, -97.51151
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Wellington Lake built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Clearwater RD over Wellington Lake 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 S. Clearwater RD over Wellington Lake carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. Clearwater RD over Wellington Lake?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns S. Clearwater RD over Wellington Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.