120th RD over Cherry Creek
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, Kansas · 0.5S 2.0W of Faulkner · Structure no. 000000000110280
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
120th RD over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 120th RD over Cherry Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 120th RD over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is 120th 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 120th RD over Cherry Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 120th RD over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 120th RD over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.