W Star over Tar Creek
PoorPosted for loadCherokee County, Kansas · 1.2N 0.5W of Treece · Structure no. 000111089807100
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Star over Tar Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Star over Tar Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 23 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Star over Tar Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Star over Tar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does W Star over Tar Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W Star over Tar Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns W Star over Tar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.