US Bridges

Cherry Street over Whiskey Creek; No. 827

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kansas · 500FT. W. of 19th. St. · Structure no. 513550630000827

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Street over Whiskey Creek; No. 827 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cherry Street over Whiskey Creek; No. 827 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Street
CrossesWhiskey Creek; No. 827
Location500FT. W. of 19th. St.
RouteCity Street 4225
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.21464, -95.72343
Functional classUrban 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.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2007)
Projected traffic90 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$155,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Street over Whiskey Creek; No. 827 built?

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

What condition is Cherry Street over Whiskey Creek; No. 827 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry Street over Whiskey Creek; No. 827 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Cherry Street over Whiskey Creek; No. 827?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Street over Whiskey Creek; No. 827?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.