US Bridges

Rs 147 | Teal RD over Branch of Cheyenne Creek

FairPosted for load

Cloud County, Kansas · 0.8W of Jamestown · Structure no. 000000000150370

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 147 | Teal RD over Branch of Cheyenne Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 147 | Teal RD over Branch of Cheyenne Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 147 | Teal RD
CrossesBranch of Cheyenne Creek
Location0.8W of Jamestown
RouteCounty Highway 147
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.59575, -97.87134
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 Branch of Cheyenne Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 147 | Teal RD over Branch of 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 April 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 147 | Teal RD over Branch of Cheyenne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.