US Bridges

271st RD over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · E. Edge of Cambridge · Structure no. 000000000180690

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

271st RD over Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 271st RD over Cedar Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries271st RD
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationE. Edge of Cambridge
RouteCounty Highway 1007
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.31626, -96.66224
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 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 271st RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 271st 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 271st RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 271st RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 271st RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.