US Bridges

1750 RD M.1-17.5 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.5 E 1750-MARSHALL · Structure no. 000021039605365

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1750 RD M.1-17.5 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 1750 RD M.1-17.5 over Cedar Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 117 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries1750 RD M.1-17.5
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.5 E 1750-MARSHALL
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.28228, -95.29382
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length148 ft (45.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2014)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1750 RD M.1-17.5 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is 1750 RD M.1-17.5 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 1750 RD M.1-17.5 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 1750 RD M.1-17.5 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 1750 RD M.1-17.5 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.