US Bridges

11 Road over Cavalry Creek

FairPosted for load

Comanche County, Kansas · 2.0W 3.0S of Coldwater · Structure no. 000170597006807

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

11 Road over Cavalry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 11 Road over Cavalry Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries11 Road
CrossesCavalry Creek
Location2.0W 3.0S of Coldwater
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyComanche County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.22692, -99.36411
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 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 traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 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 11 Road over Cavalry Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11 Road over Cavalry 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 11 Road over Cavalry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 11 Road over Cavalry Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 11 Road over Cavalry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.