US Bridges

CO5-1.3 Rs 1312 over Clear Creek

GoodPosted for load

Wilson County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.3E of Fredonia · Structure no. 000000001030520

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO5-1.3 Rs 1312 over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CO5-1.3 Rs 1312 over Clear Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 564 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO5-1.3 Rs 1312
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.0S 1.3E of Fredonia
RouteCounty Highway 1312
StateKansas
Coordinates37.5153, -95.80974
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2013)
Projected traffic564 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 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 CO5-1.3 Rs 1312 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO5-1.3 Rs 1312 over Clear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO5-1.3 Rs 1312 over Clear Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO5-1.3 Rs 1312 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CO5-1.3 Rs 1312 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.