US Bridges

130th RD over Cherry Creek

FairPosted for load

Woodson County, Kansas · 274 1.0W of Athens · Structure no. 001041005005880

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130th RD over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 130th RD over Cherry Creek in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 48 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries130th RD
CrossesCherry Creek
Location274 1.0W of Athens
RouteCounty Highway 10408
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.90781, -95.62842
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic48 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 130th RD over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 130th 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 130th RD over Cherry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 130th RD over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 130th RD over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.