US Bridges

Cherokee (rs 432) over Robidoux Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kansas · 3.0S 0.5W of Summerfield · Structure no. 000000000580130

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherokee (rs 432) over Robidoux Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cherokee (rs 432) over Robidoux Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCherokee (rs 432)
CrossesRobidoux Creek
Location3.0S 0.5W of Summerfield
RouteCounty Highway 432
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.95788, -96.36133
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2007)
Projected traffic144 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Cherokee (rs 432) over Robidoux Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherokee (rs 432) over Robidoux 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cherokee (rs 432) over Robidoux Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Cherokee (rs 432) over Robidoux Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cherokee (rs 432) over Robidoux Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.