US Bridges

Rs 91 over Cedar Creek

GoodPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 6.4S 5.0E of Cedar Point · Structure no. 000000000090130

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 91 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rs 91 over Cedar Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRs 91
CrossesCedar Creek
Location6.4S 5.0E of Cedar Point
RouteCounty Highway 91
StateKansas
Coordinates38.1682, -96.73099
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic36 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 91 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 91 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 91 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rs 91 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 91 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.