US Bridges

E Hunter (rs 851) over West Middle Cedar Creek

Fair

Phillips County, Kansas · 9.0N 13.5E Phillipsburg · Structure no. 000000000740380

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Hunter (rs 851) over West Middle Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Hunter (rs 851) over West Middle Cedar Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE Hunter (rs 851)
CrossesWest Middle Cedar Creek
Location9.0N 13.5E Phillipsburg
RouteCounty Highway 851
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.90148, -99.07995
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Hunter (rs 851) over West Middle Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Hunter (rs 851) over West Middle 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E Hunter (rs 851) over West Middle Cedar Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Hunter (rs 851) over West Middle Cedar Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E Hunter (rs 851) over West Middle Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.