US Bridges

W Scammon Rd. over Little Cherry Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Kansas · N.W. Edge of Scammon · Structure no. 000000000110490

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Scammon Rd. over Little Cherry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Scammon Rd. over Little 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Scammon Rd.
CrossesLittle Cherry Creek
LocationN.W. Edge of Scammon
RouteCounty Highway 1366
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28125, -94.83087
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2019)
Projected traffic305 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 W Scammon Rd. over Little Cherry Creek built?

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

What condition is W Scammon Rd. over Little 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 W Scammon Rd. over Little Cherry Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Scammon Rd. over Little Cherry Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W Scammon Rd. over Little Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.