US Bridges

252nd RD over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowley County, Kansas · 1.5E 0.5N of Taussig · Structure no. 000180903906980

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

252nd RD over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 252nd RD over Cedar Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 5 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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Carries252nd RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.5E 0.5N of Taussig
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.11439, -96.54471
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 252nd RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is 252nd 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 252nd RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 252nd RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 252nd RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.