US Bridges

Star Valley Rd. over Jims Branch

Fair

Cherokee County, Kansas · 6.2E 4.0S of Weir · Structure no. 000111111206780

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Star Valley Rd. over Jims Branch is a concrete other carrying Star Valley Rd. over Jims Branch in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStar Valley Rd.
CrossesJims Branch
Location6.2E 4.0S of Weir
RouteCounty Highway 1116
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.25167, -94.665
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Jims Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Star Valley Rd. over Jims Branch 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 Jims Branch carry?

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

How long is Star Valley Rd. over Jims Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Star Valley Rd. over Jims Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.