US Bridges

193th Blvd Rs 47 over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kansas · 4.0N of Bunker Hill · Structure no. 000000000840060

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

193th Blvd Rs 47 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 193th Blvd Rs 47 over Cedar Creek in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
Carries193th Blvd Rs 47
CrossesCedar Creek
Location4.0N of Bunker Hill
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94, -98.71417
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic162 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 193th Blvd Rs 47 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 193th Blvd Rs 47 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 193th Blvd Rs 47 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 193th Blvd Rs 47 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 193th Blvd Rs 47 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.