US Bridges

Cedar Niles RD over Trib to Bull Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · Cedar Nile 0.4N of 223rd · Structure no. 000611083004746

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Niles RD over Trib to Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cedar Niles RD over Trib to Bull Creek in Miami 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 195 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Niles RD
CrossesTrib to Bull Creek
LocationCedar Nile 0.4N of 223rd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.72939, -94.88997
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2011)
Projected traffic203 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cedar Niles RD over Trib to Bull Creek built?

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

What condition is Cedar Niles RD over Trib to Bull 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Niles RD over Trib to Bull Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Niles RD over Trib to Bull Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Niles RD over Trib to Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.