US Bridges

Cheyenne (rs 1211) over Deshazer Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 1.5S 9.9W of Lillis · Structure no. 000000000580460

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheyenne (rs 1211) over Deshazer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cheyenne (rs 1211) over Deshazer Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCheyenne (rs 1211)
CrossesDeshazer Creek
Location1.5S 9.9W of Lillis
RouteCounty Highway 1211
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.58784, -96.47894
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2007)
Projected traffic114 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Cheyenne (rs 1211) over Deshazer Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheyenne (rs 1211) over Deshazer 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cheyenne (rs 1211) over Deshazer Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Cheyenne (rs 1211) over Deshazer Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Cheyenne (rs 1211) over Deshazer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.