US Bridges

IRR Local O-188 over South Cedar Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Kansas · 1.5W 5.2S of Holton · Structure no. 000430987003842

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR Local O-188 over South Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR Local O-188 over South Cedar Creek in Jackson County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR Local O-188
CrossesSouth Cedar Creek
Location1.5W 5.2S of Holton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.38842, -95.77575
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic35 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR Local O-188 over South Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR Local O-188 over South 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 IRR Local O-188 over South Cedar Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is IRR Local O-188 over South Cedar Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR Local O-188 over South Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.