US Bridges

SW 90th over Fly Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.0E of Faulkner · Structure no. 000000000110610

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 90th over Fly Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW 90th over Fly Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSW 90th
CrossesFly Creek
Location1.0S 1.0E of Faulkner
RouteCounty Highway 2106
StateKansas
Coordinates37.085, -94.99528
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2019)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SW 90th over Fly Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 90th over Fly Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SW 90th over Fly Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 90th over Fly Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SW 90th over Fly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.