US Bridges

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

Fair

Smith County, Kansas · 1.6N of Kensington · Structure no. 000000000920054

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 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 continuous slab carrying C Road (rs 871) over Middle Cedar Cr. Trib. in Smith County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 27 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.
Location1.6N of Kensington
RouteCounty Highway 871
CountySmith County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.79492, -99.02944
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is C Road (rs 871) over 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 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 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.