Rs 291 180th RD over Branch of Cherry Creek
PoorPosted for loadWoodson County, Kansas · 007 0.1W of Vernon · Structure no. 000000001040007
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rs 291 180th RD over Branch of Cherry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 291 180th RD over Branch of 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rs 291 180th RD over Branch of Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rs 291 180th RD over Branch of Cherry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Rs 291 180th RD over Branch of Cherry Creek carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rs 291 180th RD over Branch of Cherry Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Rs 291 180th RD over Branch of Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.