US Bridges

111th RD over Little Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 0.7S 3.0W of New Salem · Structure no. 000180863006722

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

111th RD over Little Cedar Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 111th RD over Little Cedar Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries111th RD
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location0.7S 3.0W of New Salem
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.30191, -96.95188
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
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 111th RD over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is 111th 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 111th RD over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 111th RD over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 111th RD over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.