Cheyenne County Bridge Report Card
Cheyenne County scores 87 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Cheyenne County, Kansas
Cheyenne County has 99 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.1% is at or below the 5.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 135 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Cheyenne County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 87/100 (B). The county has 99 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 135 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 5.1% | 10.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.0% of measured traffic | 0.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.7 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 13,012 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 5.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 135 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Cheyenne County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Road over Plum Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1966 |
| 30 Road over Big Timber Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1966 |
| K Road over West Fork Sand Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1930 |
| 5 Road over Hackberry Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1955 |
| Bb Road over Morehouse Canyon | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1957 |
| Us-36 HWY over Sand Creek | High traffic | Good | 1,738 | 1997 |
| Us36 HWY over Republican River Drn | High traffic | Good | 1,274 | 1936 |
| Us36 HWY over Republican River | High traffic | Good | 1,274 | 1936 |
| Us36 HWY over Republican River Drn | High traffic | Good | 1,274 | 1985 |
| K-27-hwy over North Fork Beaver Creek | High traffic | Good | 967 | 2024 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.