US Bridges

K31 HWY over Cedar Creek

Good

Anderson County, Kansas · 18.14 MI SE Coffey Coln · Structure no. 999903100020341

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K31 HWY over Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K31 HWY over Cedar Creek in Anderson County, Kansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 605 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 724 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesK31 HWY
CrossesCedar Creek
Location18.14 MI SE Coffey Coln
RouteState Highway 31
StateKansas
Coordinates38.29833, -95.2875
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2023)
Projected traffic724 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K31 HWY over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is K31 HWY over Cedar Creek 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 K31 HWY over Cedar Creek carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is K31 HWY over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns K31 HWY over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.