US Bridges

K23 HWY over Cheyenne Creek Drainage

Fair

Lane County, Kansas · 4.86 MI N of W. JCT 4 · Structure no. 999902300510041

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
785
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K23 HWY over Cheyenne Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K23 HWY over Cheyenne Creek Drainage in Lane County, Kansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 785 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,037 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK23 HWY
CrossesCheyenne Creek Drainage
Location4.86 MI N of W. JCT 4
RouteState Highway 23
CountyLane County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.6825, -100.50361
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic785 (2023)
Projected traffic1,037 by 2044
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 K23 HWY over Cheyenne Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is K23 HWY over Cheyenne Creek Drainage 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 2023.

How much traffic does K23 HWY over Cheyenne Creek Drainage carry?

About 785 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is K23 HWY over Cheyenne Creek Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns K23 HWY over Cheyenne Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.