US Bridges

2400 RD Mile 7 over Trib. to Cheyenne Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.9W 3.0N of Tyro · Structure no. 000630981107020

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2400 RD Mile 7 over Trib. to Cheyenne Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 2400 RD Mile 7 over Trib. to Cheyenne Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries2400 RD Mile 7
CrossesTrib. to Cheyenne Creek
Location1.9W 3.0N of Tyro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08104, -95.85401
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2010)
Projected traffic36 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 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 2400 RD Mile 7 over Trib. to Cheyenne Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2400 RD Mile 7 over Trib. to 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 2400 RD Mile 7 over Trib. to Cheyenne Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 2400 RD Mile 7 over Trib. to Cheyenne Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 2400 RD Mile 7 over Trib. to Cheyenne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.