US Bridges

341st RD over Trib to Cedar Creek

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 2.0 W of Cedar Vale · Structure no. 000180905006983

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

341st RD over Trib to Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 341st RD over Trib to Cedar Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries341st RD
CrossesTrib to Cedar Creek
Location2.0 W of Cedar Vale
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.11089, -96.54342
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 341st RD over Trib to Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 341st RD over Trib to Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 341st RD over Trib to Cedar Creek carry?

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

How long is 341st RD over Trib to Cedar Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 341st RD over Trib to Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.