US Bridges

R Road over Trib. to Cherry Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 3.0N 2.5W of St.Francis · Structure no. 000120337503260

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R Road over Trib. to Cherry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R Road over Trib. to Cherry Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesR Road
CrossesTrib. to Cherry Creek
Location3.0N 2.5W of St.Francis
RouteCounty Highway 1224
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81484, -101.85256
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was R Road over Trib. to Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is R Road over Trib. to 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 R Road over Trib. to Cherry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is R Road over Trib. to Cherry Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns R Road over Trib. to Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.