US Bridges

W Grove RD over Branch of Tar Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · N.W. Cor. of Treece · Structure no. 000111091107120

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Grove RD over Branch of Tar Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Grove RD over Branch of Tar 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Grove RD
CrossesBranch of Tar Creek
LocationN.W. Cor. of Treece
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.00194, -94.84667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating6.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2007)
Projected traffic110 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$490,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Grove RD over Branch of Tar Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Grove RD over Branch of 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 Grove RD over Branch of Tar Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Grove RD over Branch of Tar Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W Grove RD over Branch of Tar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.