US Bridges

T.5-28.9 Minor Col over Little Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 2.8S 5.5E Matfield Green · Structure no. 000090913505589

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T.5-28.9 Minor Col over Little Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T.5-28.9 Minor Col over Little 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesT.5-28.9 Minor Col
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location2.8S 5.5E Matfield Green
RouteCounty Highway 909
StateKansas
Coordinates38.11765, -96.45836
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2014)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 T.5-28.9 Minor Col over Little Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is T.5-28.9 Minor Col over Little Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does T.5-28.9 Minor Col over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is T.5-28.9 Minor Col over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns T.5-28.9 Minor Col over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.