CHEROKEE(27.5-D.0) over Manley Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, Kansas · 3.0S 3.5E of Summerfield · Structure no. 000580931503060
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CHEROKEE(27.5-D.0) over Manley Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CHEROKEE(27.5-D.0) over Manley Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CHEROKEE(27.5-D.0) over Manley Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is CHEROKEE(27.5-D.0) over Manley 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 2024.
How much traffic does CHEROKEE(27.5-D.0) over Manley Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).
How long is CHEROKEE(27.5-D.0) over Manley Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CHEROKEE(27.5-D.0) over Manley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.