US Bridges

Old U400/K96 HWY over Cedar Hollow Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, Kansas · 1.62 W. Wilson Co. Line · Structure no. 000370965306267

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,210
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old U400/K96 HWY over Cedar Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old U400/K96 HWY over Cedar Hollow Creek in Greenwood County, Kansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 6 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 2,210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,210 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld U400/K96 HWY
CrossesCedar Hollow Creek
Location1.62 W. Wilson Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenwood County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62152, -95.9895
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,210 (2006)
Projected traffic2,210 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old U400/K96 HWY over Cedar Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old U400/K96 HWY over Cedar Hollow 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 Old U400/K96 HWY over Cedar Hollow Creek carry?

About 2,210 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Old U400/K96 HWY over Cedar Hollow Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Old U400/K96 HWY over Cedar Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.