US Bridges

W 285th ST 189 over Cherry Creek

Fair

Osage County, Kansas · 5.0S 2.7W of Osage City · Structure no. 000700975305000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 285th ST 189 over Cherry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W 285th ST 189 over Cherry Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW 285th ST 189
CrossesCherry Creek
Location5.0S 2.7W of Osage City
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.55005, -95.8878
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2019)
Projected traffic54 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 285th ST 189 over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 285th ST 189 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does W 285th ST 189 over Cherry Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is W 285th ST 189 over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W 285th ST 189 over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.