US Bridges

C Road (rs 871) over Middle Cedar Cr. Trib.

Good

Smith County, Kansas · 0.5N of Kensington · Structure no. 000000000920053

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C Road (rs 871) over Middle Cedar Cr. Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying C Road (rs 871) over Middle Cedar Cr. Trib. in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 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 871)
CrossesMiddle Cedar Cr. Trib.
Location0.5N of Kensington
RouteCounty Highway 871
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.77792, -99.0306
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic310 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 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 871) over Middle Cedar Cr. Trib. built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is C Road (rs 871) over Middle Cedar Cr. Trib. 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 871) over Middle Cedar Cr. Trib. carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is C Road (rs 871) over Middle Cedar Cr. Trib.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C Road (rs 871) over Middle Cedar Cr. Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.