US Bridges

NW Liberty RD over Trib. to Cherry Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 1.0N 2.8E of W. Minerial · Structure no. 000111087806720

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Liberty RD over Trib. to Cherry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW Liberty RD over Trib. to Cherry Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW Liberty RD
CrossesTrib. to Cherry Creek
Location1.0N 2.8E of W. Minerial
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29589, -94.87156
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2007)
Projected traffic50 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 NW Liberty RD over Trib. to Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Liberty RD 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 NW Liberty RD over Trib. to Cherry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW Liberty RD over Trib. to Cherry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns NW Liberty RD over Trib. to Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.