US Bridges

E 95th ST over Taylor Branch

PoorPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 4.9N 1.2W of Lawton · Structure no. 000111111506722

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 95th ST over Taylor Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 95th ST over Taylor Branch in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE 95th ST
CrossesTaylor Branch
Location4.9N 1.2W of Lawton
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29246, -94.65953
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic25 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$555,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 95th ST over Taylor Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 95th ST over Taylor Branch 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 E 95th ST over Taylor Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E 95th ST over Taylor Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns E 95th ST over Taylor Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.