US Bridges

D.3-27 Local Rd. over Cedar Creek

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 0.5S 0.4W of Wonsevu · Structure no. 000090881305560

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D.3-27 Local Rd. over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying D.3-27 Local Rd. over Cedar Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesD.3-27 Local Rd.
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.5S 0.4W of Wonsevu
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14467, -96.77987
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2014)
Projected traffic42 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 D.3-27 Local Rd. over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is D.3-27 Local Rd. 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 D.3-27 Local Rd. over Cedar Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is D.3-27 Local Rd. over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns D.3-27 Local Rd. over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.