US Bridges

K-7 Highway over Cherry Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 0.41 MI S K-102 · Structure no. 999900700111111

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,391
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-7 Highway over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-7 Highway over Cherry Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,391 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,570 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesK-7 Highway
CrossesCherry Creek
Location0.41 MI S K-102
RouteState Highway 7
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.27417, -94.83194
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,391 (2023)
Projected traffic4,570 by 2044
Trucks15%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-7 Highway over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-7 Highway over Cherry 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K-7 Highway over Cherry Creek carry?

About 4,391 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is K-7 Highway over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K-7 Highway over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.