US Bridges

13.5 Road over Cherry Creek

Good

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 0.5N 0.5W of St. Francis · Structure no. 000120341503289

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

13.5 Road over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 13.5 Road over Cherry Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2045. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries13.5 Road
CrossesCherry Creek
Location0.5N 0.5W of St. Francis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78789, -101.81464
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 13.5 Road over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13.5 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 13.5 Road over Cherry Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 13.5 Road over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 13.5 Road over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.