US Bridges

80 Road (rs 851) over E Middle Cedar Cr. Trib.

Fair

Smith County, Kansas · 9.0N 1.9W of Kensington · Structure no. 000000000920040

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

80 Road (rs 851) over E Middle Cedar Cr. Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying 80 Road (rs 851) over E Middle Cedar Cr. Trib. in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries80 Road (rs 851)
CrossesE Middle Cedar Cr. Trib.
Location9.0N 1.9W of Kensington
RouteCounty Highway 851
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.90157, -99.06677
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 80 Road (rs 851) over E Middle Cedar Cr. Trib. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 80 Road (rs 851) over E Middle Cedar Cr. Trib. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 80 Road (rs 851) over E Middle Cedar Cr. Trib. carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 80 Road (rs 851) over E Middle Cedar Cr. Trib.?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 80 Road (rs 851) over E Middle Cedar Cr. Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.