US Bridges

Rs 291 180th RD over Cherry Creek

Fair

Woodson County, Kansas · 005 2.0W of Vernon · Structure no. 000000001040005

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 291 180th RD over Cherry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rs 291 180th RD over Cherry Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 291 180th RD
CrossesCherry Creek
Location005 2.0W of Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 291
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.98092, -95.69858
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$102,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 291 180th RD over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 291 180th RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 291 180th RD over Cherry Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rs 291 180th RD over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 291 180th RD over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.