US Bridges

F Road over Cavalry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Comanche County, Kansas · 3.0N 1.4W of Coldwater · Structure no. 000000000170390

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F Road over Cavalry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying F Road over Cavalry Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesF Road
CrossesCavalry Creek
Location3.0N 1.4W of Coldwater
RouteCounty Highway 1737
CountyComanche County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.30943, -99.35277
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2021)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 F Road over Cavalry Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is F Road 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 F Road over Cavalry Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is F Road over Cavalry Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns F Road over Cavalry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.