US Bridges

K10 HWY EB over Cedar Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 8.54MI E Dgls CO LN · Structure no. 999901000461851

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,872
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K10 HWY EB over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying K10 HWY EB over Cedar Creek in Johnson 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 19,872 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,392 by 2044. The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesK10 HWY EB
CrossesCedar Creek
Location8.54MI E Dgls CO LN
RouteState Highway 10
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95611, -94.91556
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,872 (2023)
Projected traffic28,392 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K10 HWY EB over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is K10 HWY EB over 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 2025.

How much traffic does K10 HWY EB over Cedar Creek carry?

About 19,872 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is K10 HWY EB over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns K10 HWY EB over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.