US Bridges

W Hallowell Rd. over Trib. to Cherry Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 8.0W of Columbus · Structure no. 000111075906880

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Hallowell Rd. over Trib. to Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Hallowell Rd. over Trib. to Cherry Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Hallowell Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Cherry Creek
Location8.0W of Columbus
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.178, -94.97967
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2007)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Hallowell Rd. over Trib. to Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Hallowell Rd. over Trib. to 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 Hallowell Rd. over Trib. to Cherry Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Hallowell Rd. over Trib. to Cherry Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns W Hallowell Rd. over Trib. to Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.