US Bridges

Lostine RD over Cherry Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Kansas · 2.0W of Faulkner · Structure no. 000000000110010

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lostine RD over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lostine RD over Cherry Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLostine RD
CrossesCherry Creek
Location2.0W of Faulkner
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.10556, -95.04694
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2007)
Projected traffic85 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 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 Lostine RD over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lostine RD over Cherry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lostine RD over Cherry Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lostine RD over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lostine RD over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.