US Bridges

W Scammon RD over Lightning Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 1.5N 1.5E of Sherman City · Structure no. 000000000110140

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Scammon RD over Lightning Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Scammon RD over Lightning Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW Scammon RD
CrossesLightning Creek
Location1.5N 1.5E of Sherman City
RouteCounty Highway 103
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28123, -95.03262
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 W Scammon RD over Lightning Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Scammon 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 W Scammon RD over Lightning Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Scammon RD over Lightning Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W Scammon RD over Lightning Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.