US Bridges

Cemetery Entrance over Unnamed Stream

Poor

Cherokee County, Kansas · Mined Land Wildlife Area · Structure no. R5-MLWA-01

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
59 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2006 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Entrance over Unnamed Stream is a steel culvert carrying Cemetery Entrance over Unnamed Stream in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCemetery Entrance
CrossesUnnamed Stream
LocationMined Land Wildlife Area
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.20142, -95.05044
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2006)
Projected traffic3 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetery Entrance over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery Entrance over Unnamed Stream 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cemetery Entrance over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Cemetery Entrance over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery Entrance over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.