US Bridges

Rs 1259 W 154 over South Cedar Creek

Good

Jackson County, Kansas · 5.4S of Denison · Structure no. 000000000430330

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1259 W 154 over South Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1259 W 154 over South Cedar Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 185 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRs 1259 W 154
CrossesSouth Cedar Creek
Location5.4S of Denison
RouteCounty Highway 1259
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32639, -95.62667
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2018)
Projected traffic185 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$363,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1259 W 154 over South Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1259 W 154 over South 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 Rs 1259 W 154 over South Cedar Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Rs 1259 W 154 over South Cedar Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1259 W 154 over South Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.