US Bridges

Belleview RD over Cherry Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Kansas · 3.0S 2.8W of Carona · Structure no. 000000000110300

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belleview RD over Cherry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Belleview RD over Cherry Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBelleview RD
CrossesCherry Creek
Location3.0S 2.8W of Carona
RouteCounty Highway 1166
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.23758, -94.91831
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2019)
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 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 Belleview RD over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belleview 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 Belleview RD over Cherry Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Belleview RD over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Belleview RD over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.