US Bridges

Star Valley Rd. over Cow Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 5.9E 4.0S of Weir · Structure no. 000111109906780

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Star Valley Rd. over Cow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Star Valley Rd. over Cow Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStar Valley Rd.
CrossesCow Creek
Location5.9E 4.0S of Weir
RouteCounty Highway 1116
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25133, -94.67017
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2007)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Star Valley Rd. over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Star Valley Rd. over Cow 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Star Valley Rd. over Cow Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Star Valley Rd. over Cow Creek?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Star Valley Rd. over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.