US Bridges

Local T-15-2 over Cedar Creek

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Doniphan County, Kansas · 4.0N 1.8W of Highland · Structure no. 000221037203120

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local T-15-2 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local T-15-2 over Cedar Creek in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal T-15-2
CrossesCedar Creek
Location4.0N 1.8W of Highland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.91478, -95.30149
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2005)
Projected traffic40 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$420,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local T-15-2 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local T-15-2 over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Local T-15-2 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Local T-15-2 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local T-15-2 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.