US Bridges

Apricot Dr. over Trib. to Shoal Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 3.0S 1.4E of Galena · Structure no. 000111115407081

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1945
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apricot Dr. over Trib. to Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Apricot Dr. over Trib. to Shoal Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1945, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 585 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesApricot Dr.
CrossesTrib. to Shoal Creek
Location3.0S 1.4E of Galena
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.03083, -94.61833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating10.3 US tons
Inventory rating6.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2007)
Projected traffic700 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Apricot Dr. over Trib. to Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1945.

What condition is Apricot Dr. over Trib. to Shoal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Apricot Dr. over Trib. to Shoal Creek carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Apricot Dr. over Trib. to Shoal Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Apricot Dr. over Trib. to Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.