US Bridges

9 Road over Cherry Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 5.0W of St. Francis · Structure no. 000120333003305

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9 Road over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 9 Road over Cherry Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2045. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries9 Road
CrossesCherry Creek
Location5.0W of St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.77778, -101.89956
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 9 Road over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9 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 9 Road over Cherry Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 9 Road over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 9 Road over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.