US Bridges

NE 110 Ave over Cheyenne Creek

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 3.0N of Ellinwood · Structure no. 000000000050140

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
565
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 110 Ave over Cheyenne Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 110 Ave over Cheyenne Creek in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 90 years old, older 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 565 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 110 Ave
CrossesCheyenne Creek
Location3.0N of Ellinwood
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.40731, -98.57287
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2022)
Projected traffic765 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 NE 110 Ave over Cheyenne Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is NE 110 Ave over Cheyenne 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NE 110 Ave over Cheyenne Creek carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is NE 110 Ave over Cheyenne Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NE 110 Ave over Cheyenne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.