US Bridges

Star RD over Trib. to Spring River

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · S.W. Edge Baxter Springs · Structure no. 000000000110160

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Star RD over Trib. to Spring River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Star RD over Trib. to Spring River in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStar RD
CrossesTrib. to Spring River
LocationS.W. Edge Baxter Springs
RouteCounty Highway 105
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.01649, -94.74559
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2019)
Projected traffic385 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Star RD over Trib. to Spring River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Star RD over Trib. to Spring River 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 Star RD over Trib. to Spring River carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Star RD over Trib. to Spring River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Star RD over Trib. to Spring River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.