US Bridges

Belleview RD over Lightning Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 1.5S 1.0E of Sherman City · Structure no. 000000000110130

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
334 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belleview RD over Lightning Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belleview RD over Lightning Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBelleview RD
CrossesLightning Creek
Location1.5S 1.0E of Sherman City
RouteCounty Highway 102
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.23722, -95.04333
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 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 traffic65 (2019)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Belleview RD over Lightning Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belleview RD over Lightning 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 Belleview RD over Lightning Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Belleview RD over Lightning Creek?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Belleview RD over Lightning Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.