US Bridges

1650 RD L.4-16.3 over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 1.1 W of 1650-MEADE · Structure no. 000000000020008

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1650 RD L.4-16.3 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 1650 RD L.4-16.3 over Cedar Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2044. The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries1650 RD L.4-16.3
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.1 W of 1650-MEADE
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.26254, -95.30534
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2014)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2044
Trucks30%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1650 RD L.4-16.3 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1650 RD L.4-16.3 over Cedar 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 1650 RD L.4-16.3 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is 1650 RD L.4-16.3 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 1650 RD L.4-16.3 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.