US Bridges

Rs 1378 Mil. $ HWY over Clear Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Kansas · 1.6S 2.5W of Altoona · Structure no. 000000001030530

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1378 Mil. $ HWY over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1378 Mil. $ HWY over Clear Creek in Wilson County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1378 Mil. $ HWY
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.6S 2.5W of Altoona
RouteCounty Highway 1378
CountyWilson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.5072, -95.70637
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2013)
Projected traffic216 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Rs 1378 Mil. $ HWY over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1378 Mil. $ HWY over Clear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1378 Mil. $ HWY over Clear Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rs 1378 Mil. $ HWY over Clear Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1378 Mil. $ HWY over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.