North Cedar Rd. over South Fork Cedar Creek
GoodPosted for loadJefferson County, Kansas · 5.0W of Valley Falls · Structure no. 000000000440020
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Cedar Rd. over South Fork Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North Cedar Rd. over South Fork Cedar Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Cedar Rd. over South Fork Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Cedar Rd. over South Fork 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does North Cedar Rd. over South Fork Cedar Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North Cedar Rd. over South Fork Cedar Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns North Cedar Rd. over South Fork Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.