US Bridges

5700 RD Mile 21 over Cherry Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.9N of Cherryvale · Structure no. 000000000630120

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
454
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5700 RD Mile 21 over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 5700 RD Mile 21 over Cherry Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 454 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries5700 RD Mile 21
CrossesCherry Creek
Location1.9N of Cherryvale
RouteCounty Highway 458
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.2939, -95.53776
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic454 (2010)
Projected traffic545 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 5700 RD Mile 21 over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5700 RD Mile 21 over Cherry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 5700 RD Mile 21 over Cherry Creek carry?

About 454 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 5700 RD Mile 21 over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 5700 RD Mile 21 over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.