US Bridges

1300 RD J.3-13.0 over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 1.3 E of 1300-INDIANA · Structure no. 000000000020045

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1300 RD J.3-13.0 over Cedar Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying 1300 RD J.3-13.0 over Cedar Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries1300 RD J.3-13.0
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.3 E of 1300-INDIANA
RouteCounty Highway 2099
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.21307, -95.3469
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2014)
Projected traffic115 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 1300 RD J.3-13.0 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1300 RD J.3-13.0 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 1300 RD J.3-13.0 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 1300 RD J.3-13.0 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 1300 RD J.3-13.0 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.