US Bridges

E. 1200 Rd. over West Cedar Creek

PoorPosted for load

Phillips County, Kansas · 3.5N 1.0E of Agra · Structure no. 000740633003249

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 1200 Rd. over West Cedar Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying E. 1200 Rd. over West Cedar Creek in Phillips County, Kansas. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 1200 Rd.
CrossesWest Cedar Creek
Location3.5N 1.0E of Agra
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPhillips County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.81509, -99.10409
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$111,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. 1200 Rd. over West Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 1200 Rd. over West Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does E. 1200 Rd. over West Cedar Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E. 1200 Rd. over West Cedar Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E. 1200 Rd. over West Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.