Local Rd. 24.2-I.4 over Fourmile Creek
PoorPosted for loadCherokee County, Kansas · 1.4E 2.2S of Melrose · Structure no. 000111081507122
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 100 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Rd. 24.2-I.4 over Fourmile Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Local Rd. 24.2-I.4 over Fourmile Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local Rd. 24.2-I.4 over Fourmile Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local Rd. 24.2-I.4 over Fourmile 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Local Rd. 24.2-I.4 over Fourmile Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (100 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Local Rd. 24.2-I.4 over Fourmile Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Local Rd. 24.2-I.4 over Fourmile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.