US Bridges

RS1367/JEFFERSONST over Short Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · In Galena · Structure no. 000000000110540

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS1367/JEFFERSONST over Short Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RS1367/JEFFERSONST over Short Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 335 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRS1367/JEFFERSONST
CrossesShort Creek
LocationIn Galena
RouteCounty Highway 1367
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.0844, -94.63917
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 RS1367/JEFFERSONST over Short Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS1367/JEFFERSONST over Short 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 RS1367/JEFFERSONST over Short Creek carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RS1367/JEFFERSONST over Short Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RS1367/JEFFERSONST over Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.