US Bridges

S. Cherokee RD over Lion Creek

Good

Scott County, Kansas · 1.0S of Modoc · Structure no. 000000000860100

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Cherokee RD over Lion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S. Cherokee RD over Lion Creek in Scott County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS. Cherokee RD
CrossesLion Creek
Location1.0S of Modoc
RouteCounty Highway 1407
StateKansas
Coordinates38.4675, -101.0725
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2021)
Projected traffic65 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 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 Lion Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Cherokee RD over Lion Creek 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 Lion Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is S. Cherokee RD over Lion Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns S. Cherokee RD over Lion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.