US Bridges

Rs 446 Cherokee RD over Trib. to Wolf Creek

GoodPosted for load

McPherson County, Kansas · 5.3W of Inman · Structure no. 000000000590470

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 446 Cherokee RD over Trib. to Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rs 446 Cherokee RD over Trib. to Wolf Creek in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 446 Cherokee RD
CrossesTrib. to Wolf Creek
Location5.3W of Inman
RouteCounty Highway 446
StateKansas
Coordinates38.23191, -97.87434
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2020)
Projected traffic550 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 446 Cherokee RD over Trib. to Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 446 Cherokee RD over Trib. to Wolf 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 446 Cherokee RD over Trib. to Wolf Creek carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rs 446 Cherokee RD over Trib. to Wolf Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Rs 446 Cherokee RD over Trib. to Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.