US Bridges

Kiowa K.5-10.3 over Trib. to Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.2N 1.5W of Welda · Structure no. 000021037505507

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiowa K.5-10.3 over Trib. to Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kiowa K.5-10.3 over Trib. to Cedar Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKiowa K.5-10.3
CrossesTrib. to Cedar Creek
Location0.2N 1.5W of Welda
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.17419, -95.32556
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2014)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Kiowa K.5-10.3 over Trib. to Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kiowa K.5-10.3 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 Kiowa K.5-10.3 over Trib. to Cedar Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Kiowa K.5-10.3 over Trib. to Cedar Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Kiowa K.5-10.3 over Trib. to Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.