US Bridges

W Greenlawn Rd. over Short Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Kansas · 4.0S 2.0W of Faulkner · Structure no. 000111069107060

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Greenlawn Rd. over Short Creek is a steel culvert carrying W Greenlawn Rd. over Short Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Greenlawn Rd.
CrossesShort Creek
Location4.0S 2.0W of Faulkner
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.04688, -95.04912
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 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 W Greenlawn Rd. over Short Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Greenlawn Rd. 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 W Greenlawn Rd. over Short Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Greenlawn Rd. over Short Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W Greenlawn Rd. over Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.