US Bridges

C Road (rs 632) over Cedar Creek

Fair

Smith County, Kansas · 3.4N of Claudell · Structure no. 000000000920028

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C Road (rs 632) over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying C Road (rs 632) over Cedar Creek in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesC Road (rs 632)
CrossesCedar Creek
Location3.4N of Claudell
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.71104, -99.02883
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C Road (rs 632) over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is C Road (rs 632) 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 C Road (rs 632) over Cedar Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is C Road (rs 632) over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C Road (rs 632) over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.