E Blackjack over Willow Creek
GoodPosted for loadCherokee County, Kansas · 2.5N 3.5W Baxter Springs · Structure no. 000111095607040
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Blackjack over Willow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Blackjack over Willow Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Blackjack over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Blackjack over Willow 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 E Blackjack over Willow Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is E Blackjack over Willow Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns E Blackjack over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.