US Bridges

5000 RD Mile 19 over Mouse Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 3.2W of Cherryvale · Structure no. 000000000630470

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
378
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5000 RD Mile 19 over Mouse Creek is a concrete slab carrying 5000 RD Mile 19 over Mouse Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 378 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries5000 RD Mile 19
CrossesMouse Creek
Location3.2W of Cherryvale
RouteCounty Highway 814
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.26828, -95.62315
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic378 (2010)
Projected traffic454 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5000 RD Mile 19 over Mouse Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5000 RD Mile 19 over Mouse 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 5000 RD Mile 19 over Mouse Creek carry?

About 378 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 5000 RD Mile 19 over Mouse Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 5000 RD Mile 19 over Mouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.