US Bridges

20-B.8 Minor Col over Cedar Creek

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 1.0S.0.5E of Cedar Point · Structure no. 000090877805420

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

20-B.8 Minor Col over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 20-B.8 Minor Col over Cedar Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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Carries20-B.8 Minor Col
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.0S.0.5E of Cedar Point
RouteCounty Highway 908
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.24501, -96.80849
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2014)
Projected traffic54 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 20-B.8 Minor Col over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20-B.8 Minor Col 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 20-B.8 Minor Col over Cedar Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 20-B.8 Minor Col over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 20-B.8 Minor Col over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.