US Bridges

Rs 155 over Cavalry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Comanche County, Kansas · 1.0W of Coldwater · Structure no. 000000000170190

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 155 over Cavalry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rs 155 over Cavalry Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRs 155
CrossesCavalry Creek
Location1.0W of Coldwater
RouteCounty Highway 155
StateKansas
Coordinates37.2658, -99.34633
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic140 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rs 155 over Cavalry Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 155 over Cavalry 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 Rs 155 over Cavalry Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rs 155 over Cavalry Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 155 over Cavalry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.