US Bridges

W Lawton Rd. over Trib. to Cherry Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 4.0S 1.7W of Mineral · Structure no. 000111079406820

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Lawton Rd. over Trib. to Cherry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Lawton Rd. over Trib. to Cherry 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. 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 26 ft (7.8 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 Lawton Rd.
CrossesTrib. to Cherry Creek
Location4.0S 1.7W of Mineral
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.22333, -94.95033
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 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 traffic30 (2004)
Projected traffic35 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 Lawton Rd. over Trib. to Cherry Creek built?

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

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.