Weir RD over Taylor Creek
FairCherokee County, Kansas · 7.1E of Weir · Structure no. 000111113206700
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Weir RD over Taylor Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Weir RD over Taylor Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Weir RD over Taylor Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Weir RD over Taylor 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 Weir RD over Taylor Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Weir RD over Taylor Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Weir RD over Taylor Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.