US Bridges

A8150 Heritage RD over Cedar Creek

PoorPosted for load

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 0.5W of Cedarvale · Structure no. 000100907807000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A8150 Heritage RD over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying A8150 Heritage RD over Cedar Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesA8150 Heritage RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.5W of Cedarvale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChautauqua County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.09964, -96.5102
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$560,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A8150 Heritage RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is A8150 Heritage RD over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does A8150 Heritage RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is A8150 Heritage RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns A8150 Heritage RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.