US Bridges

Cherokee Road over Trib. to Middle Emma Cr.

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 2.0N 7.5E Moundridge · Structure no. 000590815505440

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherokee Road over Trib. to Middle Emma Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying Cherokee Road over Trib. to Middle Emma Cr. in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCherokee Road
CrossesTrib. to Middle Emma Cr.
Location2.0N 7.5E Moundridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.23178, -97.38048
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 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 Cherokee Road over Trib. to Middle Emma Cr. built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherokee Road over Trib. to Middle Emma Cr. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cherokee Road over Trib. to Middle Emma Cr. carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cherokee Road over Trib. to Middle Emma Cr.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Cherokee Road over Trib. to Middle Emma Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.