US Bridges

K7 HWY over Cedar Creek

Fair

Doniphan County, Kansas · 13.01 M NW Wjct US-36/K-7 · Structure no. 999900700220171

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
426
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K7 HWY over Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K7 HWY over Cedar Creek in Doniphan County, Kansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 426 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesK7 HWY
CrossesCedar Creek
Location13.01 M NW Wjct US-36/K-7
RouteState Highway 7
CountyDoniphan County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.94806, -95.25694
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2023)
Projected traffic510 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K7 HWY over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is K7 HWY 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K7 HWY over Cedar Creek carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is K7 HWY over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns K7 HWY over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.