US Bridges

Rs 321 W 188 over North Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Kansas · 0.5S of Denison · Structure no. 000000000430170

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
294
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 321 W 188 over North Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 321 W 188 over North Cedar Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 294 vehicles a day, projected to reach 294 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 321 W 188
CrossesNorth Cedar Creek
Location0.5S of Denison
RouteCounty Highway 321
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.3871, -95.62639
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (2018)
Projected traffic294 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$393,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 321 W 188 over North Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 321 W 188 over North 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 Rs 321 W 188 over North Cedar Creek carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 321 W 188 over North Cedar Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 321 W 188 over North Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.