US Bridges

Hallowell RD over Cherry Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 7.8W of Columbus · Structure no. 000111077306880

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hallowell RD over Cherry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hallowell RD over Cherry Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHallowell RD
CrossesCherry Creek
Location7.8W of Columbus
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.179, -94.97333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$740,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hallowell RD over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hallowell RD over Cherry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Hallowell RD over Cherry Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hallowell RD over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hallowell RD over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.