US Bridges

Colony-Wel L.6-9.4 over Cedar Creek Trib

Good

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.5 NE of 900 RD · Structure no. 000021039605526

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colony-Wel L.6-9.4 over Cedar Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Colony-Wel L.6-9.4 over Cedar Creek Trib in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColony-Wel L.6-9.4
CrossesCedar Creek Trib
Location0.5 NE of 900 RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15947, -95.30613
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2014)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colony-Wel L.6-9.4 over Cedar Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colony-Wel L.6-9.4 over Cedar Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Colony-Wel L.6-9.4 over Cedar Creek Trib carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Colony-Wel L.6-9.4 over Cedar Creek Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Colony-Wel L.6-9.4 over Cedar Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.