W Star Valley over Little Cherry Creek
FairCherokee County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.5W of Roseland · Structure no. 000111089606780
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Star Valley over Little Cherry Creek is a concrete slab carrying W Star Valley over Little Cherry Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 W Star Valley over Little Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Star Valley over Little 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does W Star Valley over Little Cherry Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W Star Valley over Little Cherry Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns W Star Valley over Little Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.