US Bridges

US54 HWY over Cherry Creek Overflow

Fair

Woodson County, Kansas · 6.66 MI E US75 · Structure no. 999905401040071

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,329
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54 HWY over Cherry Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying US54 HWY over Cherry Creek Overflow in Woodson County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,329 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,376 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS54 HWY
CrossesCherry Creek Overflow
Location6.66 MI E US75
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyWoodson County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.90278, -95.63
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,329 (2023)
Projected traffic2,376 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US54 HWY over Cherry Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54 HWY over Cherry Creek Overflow 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US54 HWY over Cherry Creek Overflow carry?

About 2,329 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US54 HWY over Cherry Creek Overflow?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US54 HWY over Cherry Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.