US Bridges

1000 RD J.4-10.0 over Branch of Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 7.0N 1.5E of Colony · Structure no. 000000000020010

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1000 RD J.4-10.0 over Branch of Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1000 RD J.4-10.0 over Branch of Cedar Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries1000 RD J.4-10.0
CrossesBranch of Cedar Creek
Location7.0N 1.5E of Colony
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.16956, -95.34531
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.4 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2014)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1000 RD J.4-10.0 over Branch of Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1000 RD J.4-10.0 over Branch of 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 1000 RD J.4-10.0 over Branch of Cedar Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is 1000 RD J.4-10.0 over Branch of Cedar Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 1000 RD J.4-10.0 over Branch of Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.