US Bridges

Cherokee Rd. over Trib to Five Creek

Good

Clay County, Kansas · 2.0N 3.5W of Idana · Structure no. 000140821003844

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherokee Rd. over Trib to Five Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherokee Rd. over Trib to Five Creek in Clay County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCherokee Rd.
CrossesTrib to Five Creek
Location2.0N 3.5W of Idana
RouteCounty Highway 1697
CountyClay County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.38797, -97.33171
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cherokee Rd. over Trib to Five Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherokee Rd. over Trib to Five 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cherokee Rd. over Trib to Five Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Cherokee Rd. over Trib to Five Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cherokee Rd. over Trib to Five Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.