US Bridges

SE Cedar Ford over Rock Creek North Branch

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 4.5E 1.2S of Smileyberg · Structure no. 000080879506442

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Cedar Ford over Rock Creek North Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE Cedar Ford over Rock Creek North Branch in Butler 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2045. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSE Cedar Ford
CrossesRock Creek North Branch
Location4.5E 1.2S of Smileyberg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.50301, -96.79774
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2045
Trucks5%
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 SE Cedar Ford over Rock Creek North Branch built?

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

What condition is SE Cedar Ford over Rock Creek North Branch 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 2025.

How much traffic does SE Cedar Ford over Rock Creek North Branch carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SE Cedar Ford over Rock Creek North Branch?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SE Cedar Ford over Rock Creek North Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.