US Bridges

S. Cherokee RD over Tributary to Rocky Draw

FairPosted for load

Scott County, Kansas · 4.0S of Modoc · Structure no. 000000000860090

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

About this bridge

S. Cherokee RD over Tributary to Rocky Draw is a concrete culvert carrying S. Cherokee RD over Tributary to Rocky Draw 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Cherokee RD
CrossesTributary to Rocky Draw
Location4.0S of Modoc
RouteCounty Highway 1407
CountyScott County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.42417, -101.0725
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 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 Tributary to Rocky Draw built?

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

What condition is S. Cherokee RD over Tributary to Rocky Draw 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S. Cherokee RD over Tributary to Rocky Draw carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is S. Cherokee RD over Tributary to Rocky Draw?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S. Cherokee RD over Tributary to Rocky Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.