US Bridges

7 Road over Cherry Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 1.0N 7.0W St. Francis · Structure no. 000120329003289

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7 Road over Cherry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 7 Road over Cherry Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries7 Road
CrossesCherry Creek
Location1.0N 7.0W St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 1205
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78678, -101.93694
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 7 Road over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7 Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 7 Road over Cherry Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 7 Road over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 7 Road over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.