US Bridges

W Greenlawn over Fly Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 1.0N 3.3W of Melrose · Structure no. 000111071707060

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Greenlawn over Fly Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Greenlawn over Fly Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Greenlawn
CrossesFly Creek
Location1.0N 3.3W of Melrose
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.04667, -95.01833
Functional classRural Local

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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 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 over Fly Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Greenlawn 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 W Greenlawn over Fly Creek carry?

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

How long is W Greenlawn over Fly Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W Greenlawn over Fly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.