US Bridges

Myers Valley Rd. over Cedar Creek

GoodPosted for load

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 1.5N 5.0W of Flush · Structure no. 000000000750670

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myers Valley Rd. over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Myers Valley Rd. over Cedar Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMyers Valley Rd.
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.5N 5.0W of Flush
RouteCounty Highway 1913
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32051, -96.5405
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2013)
Projected traffic186 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Myers Valley Rd. over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Myers Valley Rd. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Myers Valley Rd. over Cedar Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Myers Valley Rd. over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Myers Valley Rd. over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.