US Bridges

28-U.2 Local Rd. over Little Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Chase County, Kansas · 2.0S 6.2E Matfield Green · Structure no. 000090915205580

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28-U.2 Local Rd. over Little Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 28-U.2 Local Rd. over Little Cedar Creek in Chase County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries28-U.2 Local Rd.
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location2.0S 6.2E Matfield Green
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.12981, -96.44508
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2014)
Projected traffic18 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 28-U.2 Local Rd. over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28-U.2 Local Rd. 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 28-U.2 Local Rd. over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is 28-U.2 Local Rd. over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 28-U.2 Local Rd. over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.