E Star over Trib. to Shoal Creek
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, Kansas · 3.1E 0.5S Baxter Springs · Structure no. 000111109407100
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Star over Trib. to Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Star over Trib. to Shoal Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Star over Trib. to Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Star over Trib. to Shoal 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does E Star over Trib. to Shoal Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is E Star over Trib. to Shoal Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns E Star over Trib. to Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.