US Bridges

W Center Star Rd. over Cherry Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 6.8W 2.0N of Columbus · Structure no. 000111079206840

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Center Star Rd. over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying W Center Star Rd. over Cherry Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Center Star Rd.
CrossesCherry Creek
Location6.8W 2.0N of Columbus
RouteCounty Highway 1112
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.20846, -94.95423
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2007)
Projected traffic30 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 Center Star Rd. over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Center Star Rd. over 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 Center Star Rd. over Cherry Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Center Star Rd. over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns W Center Star Rd. over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.