US Bridges

Cherokee (rs 622) over Indian Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Kansas · 4.0N 1.0E of Bremen · Structure no. 000000000580380

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherokee (rs 622) over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cherokee (rs 622) over Indian Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCherokee (rs 622)
CrossesIndian Creek
Location4.0N 1.0E of Bremen
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.95819, -96.77092
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2007)
Projected traffic71 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 622) over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherokee (rs 622) over Indian 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 622) over Indian Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Cherokee (rs 622) over Indian Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cherokee (rs 622) over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.