US Bridges

Gardner H.0-16.6 over Cedar Creek Trib.

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.7N of K-10 · Structure no. 506850460000030

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gardner H.0-16.6 over Cedar Creek Trib. is a steel culvert carrying Gardner H.0-16.6 over Cedar Creek Trib. in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGardner H.0-16.6
CrossesCedar Creek Trib.
Location1.7N of K-10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97955, -94.92725
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2010)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Gardner H.0-16.6 over Cedar Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gardner H.0-16.6 over Cedar Creek Trib. 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Gardner H.0-16.6 over Cedar Creek Trib. carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Gardner H.0-16.6 over Cedar Creek Trib.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Gardner H.0-16.6 over Cedar Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.