US Bridges

W Greenlawn Rd. over Trib to Little Fly Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Kansas · 6.0E 1.0N of Chetopa · Structure no. 000111075907060

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Greenlawn Rd. over Trib to Little Fly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Greenlawn Rd. over Trib to Little Fly Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Greenlawn Rd.
CrossesTrib to Little Fly Creek
Location6.0E 1.0N of Chetopa
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.04667, -94.97933
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2007)
Projected traffic40 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 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 Greenlawn Rd. over Trib to Little Fly Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Greenlawn Rd. over Trib to Little Fly 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 Trib to Little Fly Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Greenlawn Rd. over Trib to Little Fly Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns W Greenlawn Rd. over Trib to Little Fly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.