US Bridges

W Coalfield over Trib. to Cherry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 1.0S 0.4E of West Mineral · Structure no. 000111083406760

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Coalfield over Trib. to Cherry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Coalfield over Trib. to Cherry Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Coalfield
CrossesTrib. to Cherry Creek
Location1.0S 0.4E of West Mineral
RouteCounty Highway 1923
StateKansas
Coordinates37.26667, -94.91425
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
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 Coalfield over Trib. to Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Coalfield over Trib. to Cherry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does W Coalfield over Trib. to Cherry Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Coalfield over Trib. to Cherry Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W Coalfield over Trib. to Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.