US Bridges

NW 50th over Trib. to Cherry Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 1.0E 0.5N of Sherwin · Structure no. 000111083006864

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 50th over Trib. to Cherry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 50th over Trib. to Cherry Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 50th
CrossesTrib. to Cherry Creek
Location1.0E 0.5N of Sherwin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.18563, -94.92258
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 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 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 NW 50th over Trib. to Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 50th 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 NW 50th over Trib. to Cherry Creek carry?

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

How long is NW 50th over Trib. to Cherry Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NW 50th over Trib. to Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.