US Bridges

262nd RD over Trib. Cedar Creek

Fair

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.2E 0.5S of Taussig · Structure no. 000180903707000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

262nd RD over Trib. Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 262nd RD over Trib. Cedar Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries262nd RD
CrossesTrib. Cedar Creek
Location1.2E 0.5S of Taussig
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.10002, -96.54858
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 262nd RD over Trib. Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 262nd RD over Trib. 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 262nd RD over Trib. Cedar Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 262nd RD over Trib. Cedar Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 262nd RD over Trib. Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.