US Bridges

H Road (rs 515) over Cedar Creek

GoodPosted for load

Smith County, Kansas · 1.1N 0.3E of Cedar · Structure no. 000000000920007

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

H Road (rs 515) over Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H Road (rs 515) over Cedar Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesH Road (rs 515)
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.1N 0.3E of Cedar
RouteCounty Highway 515
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.67174, -98.93517
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was H Road (rs 515) over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is H Road (rs 515) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does H Road (rs 515) over Cedar Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is H Road (rs 515) over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns H Road (rs 515) over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.