US Bridges

800 RD I.5-8.0 over Trib. to Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 5.0N 0.5E of Colony · Structure no. 000021033505560

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

800 RD I.5-8.0 over Trib. to Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 800 RD I.5-8.0 over Trib. to Cedar Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries800 RD I.5-8.0
CrossesTrib. to Cedar Creek
Location5.0N 0.5E of Colony
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14049, -95.36256
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic25 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 800 RD I.5-8.0 over Trib. to Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 800 RD I.5-8.0 over Trib. to 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 800 RD I.5-8.0 over Trib. to Cedar Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is 800 RD I.5-8.0 over Trib. to Cedar Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 800 RD I.5-8.0 over Trib. to Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.