US Bridges

Nevada P.8-21.2 over Trib. to Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Kansas · 0.2 N NEVADA-2100 · Structure no. 000021047405288

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nevada P.8-21.2 over Trib. to Cedar Creek is a masonry culvert carrying Nevada P.8-21.2 over Trib. to Cedar Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNevada P.8-21.2
CrossesTrib. to Cedar Creek
Location0.2 N NEVADA-2100
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAnderson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.33416, -95.22391
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.6 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nevada P.8-21.2 over Trib. to Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nevada P.8-21.2 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 Nevada P.8-21.2 over Trib. to Cedar Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nevada P.8-21.2 over Trib. to Cedar Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nevada P.8-21.2 over Trib. to Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.