US Bridges

S. Cherokee RD over Draw Unnamed

Good

Scott County, Kansas · 7.5S of Modoc · Structure no. 000000000860070

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Cherokee RD over Draw Unnamed is a concrete culvert carrying S. Cherokee RD over Draw Unnamed in Scott County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS. Cherokee RD
CrossesDraw Unnamed
Location7.5S of Modoc
RouteCounty Highway 1407
StateKansas
Coordinates38.37389, -101.07194
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 S. Cherokee RD over Draw Unnamed built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Cherokee RD over Draw Unnamed 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S. Cherokee RD over Draw Unnamed carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is S. Cherokee RD over Draw Unnamed?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S. Cherokee RD over Draw Unnamed?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.