US Bridges

C Road (rs 632) over Middle Cedar Creek

Good

Smith County, Kansas · 1.2S of Kensington · Structure no. 000000000920029

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C Road (rs 632) over Middle Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying C Road (rs 632) over Middle 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 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.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 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)
CrossesMiddle Cedar Creek
Location1.2S of Kensington
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.74797, -99.02875
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is C Road (rs 632) over Middle 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does C Road (rs 632) over Middle Cedar Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.