Cherokee (rs 432) over Elm Creek
PoorMarshall County, Kansas · 3.1E 0.5S of Oketo · Structure no. 000000000580120
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 131
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee (rs 432) over Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherokee (rs 432) over Elm Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 131 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherokee (rs 432) over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee (rs 432) over Elm Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Cherokee (rs 432) over Elm Creek carry?
About 131 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Cherokee (rs 432) over Elm Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee (rs 432) over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.