Blackjack RD over Four Mile Creek
FairCherokee County, Kansas · 7.5S 4.8W of Columbus · Structure no. 000111083107040
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blackjack RD over Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blackjack RD over Four Mile Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blackjack RD over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blackjack RD over Four Mile 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 Blackjack RD over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blackjack RD over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Blackjack RD over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.