US Bridges

K-28 HWY over Cheyenne Creek

Good

Cloud County, Kansas · 5.59 MI SE Jewell Coln · Structure no. 999902800150541

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-28 HWY over Cheyenne Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-28 HWY over Cheyenne Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesK-28 HWY
CrossesCheyenne Creek
Location5.59 MI SE Jewell Coln
RouteState Highway 28
StateKansas
Coordinates39.60444, -97.86611
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2044
Trucks35%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K-28 HWY over Cheyenne Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-28 HWY over Cheyenne 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does K-28 HWY over Cheyenne Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is K-28 HWY over Cheyenne Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns K-28 HWY over Cheyenne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.