US Bridges

K13 HWY over Cedar Creek

Fair

Pottawatomie County, Kansas · 2.26 MI NE Riley Coln · Structure no. 999901300750191

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,693
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K13 HWY over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying K13 HWY over Cedar Creek in Pottawatomie County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,693 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,107 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesK13 HWY
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.26 MI NE Riley Coln
RouteState Highway 13
CountyPottawatomie County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.27444, -96.56028
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,693 (2023)
Projected traffic2,107 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 K13 HWY over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is K13 HWY over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does K13 HWY over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,693 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is K13 HWY over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns K13 HWY over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.