US Bridges

O.5-20.6 Road 16 over Cedar Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 1.5N 1.0E of Elgin · Structure no. 000100935507106

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

O.5-20.6 Road 16 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying O.5-20.6 Road 16 over Cedar Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesO.5-20.6 Road 16
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.5N 1.0E of Elgin
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.01742, -96.26301
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 O.5-20.6 Road 16 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is O.5-20.6 Road 16 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does O.5-20.6 Road 16 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is O.5-20.6 Road 16 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns O.5-20.6 Road 16 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.