US Bridges

5400 RD Mile 21 over Cherry Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 2.0N of Cherryvale · Structure no. 000631013006722

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5400 RD Mile 21 over Cherry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 5400 RD Mile 21 over Cherry 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries5400 RD Mile 21
CrossesCherry Creek
Location2.0N of Cherryvale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.29368, -95.55699
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic60 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 5400 RD Mile 21 over Cherry Creek built?

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

What condition is 5400 RD Mile 21 over Cherry 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 5400 RD Mile 21 over Cherry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 5400 RD Mile 21 over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 5400 RD Mile 21 over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.