US Bridges

1000 RD I.0-10.0 over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 7.0N of Colony · Structure no. 000000000020012

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1000 RD I.0-10.0 over Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1000 RD I.0-10.0 over Cedar Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries1000 RD I.0-10.0
CrossesCedar Creek
Location7.0N of Colony
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.16977, -95.37007
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2014)
Projected traffic156 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 I.0-10.0 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1000 RD I.0-10.0 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 1000 RD I.0-10.0 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is 1000 RD I.0-10.0 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 1000 RD I.0-10.0 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.