Prairie RD over Cherry Creek
PoorPosted for loadWoodson County, Kansas · 259 1.3W 0.5S of Vernon · Structure no. 001040999005785
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prairie RD over Cherry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prairie RD over Cherry Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 105 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 3 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prairie RD over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Prairie RD over 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 Prairie RD over Cherry Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Prairie RD over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Prairie RD over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.