US Bridges

K156 HWY over Cheyenne Bottoms DR

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 5.27 MI NE US56 · Structure no. 999915600050091

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,488
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K156 HWY over Cheyenne Bottoms DR is a concrete culvert carrying K156 HWY over Cheyenne Bottoms DR in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 63 years old, older 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 3,488 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,173 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesK156 HWY
CrossesCheyenne Bottoms DR
Location5.27 MI NE US56
RouteState Highway 156
StateKansas
Coordinates38.43028, -98.64583
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,488 (2023)
Projected traffic4,173 by 2044
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K156 HWY over Cheyenne Bottoms DR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is K156 HWY over Cheyenne Bottoms DR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does K156 HWY over Cheyenne Bottoms DR carry?

About 3,488 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is K156 HWY over Cheyenne Bottoms DR?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns K156 HWY over Cheyenne Bottoms DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.