US Bridges

5550 RD Mile 20 over Cherry Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · N.E. Cherryvale · Structure no. 000631013506745

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5550 RD Mile 20 over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 5550 RD Mile 20 over Cherry Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 100 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 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries5550 RD Mile 20
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationN.E. Cherryvale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.27578, -95.54658
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.
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 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5550 RD Mile 20 over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is 5550 RD Mile 20 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 5550 RD Mile 20 over Cherry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is 5550 RD Mile 20 over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 5550 RD Mile 20 over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.