US Bridges

K170 HWY over Cherry Creek Drainage

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 3.62 Me E Lyon CO LN · Structure no. 999917000701241

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
698
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K170 HWY over Cherry Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying K170 HWY over Cherry Creek Drainage in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 698 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 712 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesK170 HWY
CrossesCherry Creek Drainage
Location3.62 Me E Lyon CO LN
RouteState Highway 170
StateKansas
Coordinates38.52083, -95.88306
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic698 (2023)
Projected traffic712 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K170 HWY over Cherry Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is K170 HWY over Cherry Creek Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does K170 HWY over Cherry Creek Drainage carry?

About 698 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is K170 HWY over Cherry Creek Drainage?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns K170 HWY over Cherry Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.