US Bridges

West 11th. Street over Trib. to Short Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · City of Galena · Structure no. 509700110000001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 11th. Street over Trib. to Short Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West 11th. Street over Trib. to Short Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest 11th. Street
CrossesTrib. to Short Creek
LocationCity of Galena
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.07134, -94.64714
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2004)
Projected traffic70 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 West 11th. Street over Trib. to Short Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 11th. Street over Trib. to Short 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 West 11th. Street over Trib. to Short Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West 11th. Street over Trib. to Short Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns West 11th. Street over Trib. to Short Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.