US Bridges

R Road over Valley Creek

FairPosted for load

Cheyenne County, Kansas · 3.0N 4.9E of St.Francis · Structure no. 000120351803260

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R Road over Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R Road over Valley Creek in Cheyenne County, Kansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesR Road
CrossesValley Creek
Location3.0N 4.9E of St.Francis
RouteCounty Highway 1220
CountyCheyenne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81444, -101.71289
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.5 US tons
Inventory rating4.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was R Road over Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is R Road over Valley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does R Road over Valley Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is R Road over Valley Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns R Road over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.