US Bridges

North Cedar RD over Cedar Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kansas · 5.5W of Valley Falls · Structure no. 000000000440021

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Cedar RD over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying North Cedar RD over Cedar Creek in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNorth Cedar RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location5.5W of Valley Falls
RouteCounty Highway 1279
StateKansas
Coordinates39.3421, -95.56346
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Cedar RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Cedar RD over 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 Cedar Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Cedar RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns North Cedar RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.