US Bridges

20th RD (18.9-W.6) over Cedar Creek

Good

Marshall County, Kansas · 2.0S 1.5W of Frankfort · Structure no. 000580913903446

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th RD (18.9-W.6) over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 20th RD (18.9-W.6) over Cedar Creek in Marshall County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries20th RD (18.9-W.6)
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.0S 1.5W of Frankfort
RouteCounty Highway 5819
CountyMarshall County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.67297, -96.4477
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2007)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 20th RD (18.9-W.6) over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20th RD (18.9-W.6) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 20th RD (18.9-W.6) over Cedar Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is 20th RD (18.9-W.6) over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 20th RD (18.9-W.6) over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.