Coalfield Rd/Local over Cherry Creek
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, Kansas · 1.0S 1.2E of West Mineral · Structure no. 000111085206760
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coalfield Rd/Local over Cherry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coalfield Rd/Local over Cherry Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coalfield Rd/Local over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Coalfield Rd/Local over 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 2024.
How much traffic does Coalfield Rd/Local over Cherry Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Coalfield Rd/Local over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Coalfield Rd/Local over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.