US Bridges

112th RD over Cedar Creek

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 2.5E of New Salem · Structure no. 000000000180450

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

112th RD over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 112th RD over Cedar Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries112th RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.5E of New Salem
RouteCounty Highway 165
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.31655, -96.85218
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2021)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 112th RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is 112th RD over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 112th RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 112th RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 112th RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.