US Bridges

Rs 147 | Teal RD over Cheyenne Creek

FairPosted for load

Cloud County, Kansas · 1.0W of Jamestown · Structure no. 000000000150360

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 147 | Teal RD over Cheyenne Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 147 | Teal RD over Cheyenne Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 147 | Teal RD
CrossesCheyenne Creek
Location1.0W of Jamestown
RouteCounty Highway 147
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.59578, -97.87542
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic154 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 147 | Teal RD over Cheyenne Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 147 | Teal RD over Cheyenne 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 147 | Teal RD over Cheyenne Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 147 | Teal RD over Cheyenne Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 147 | Teal RD over Cheyenne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.