US Bridges

1700 RD Mile 4 over Cheyenne Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 0.5N 5.0W of Tyro · Structure no. 000630975007063

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1700 RD Mile 4 over Cheyenne Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1700 RD Mile 4 over Cheyenne Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries1700 RD Mile 4
CrossesCheyenne Creek
Location0.5N 5.0W of Tyro
RouteCounty Highway 6303
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.0481, -95.91024
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1700 RD Mile 4 over Cheyenne Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1700 RD Mile 4 over Cheyenne 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 1700 RD Mile 4 over Cheyenne Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 1700 RD Mile 4 over Cheyenne Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 1700 RD Mile 4 over Cheyenne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.